As a local public works agency headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the Franklin County Engineer's Office is responsible for the maintenance and construction of 271 miles of county roadway and 351 county bridges, as well as upkeep of all county ditches, drains, retention basins, and other storm water facilities within the right-of-way of county roads in unincorporated areas. To meet the continuing development and infrastructure needs of Franklin County, the Engineer's Office utilizes the latest technologies for determining and maintaining roadway centerlines and boundaries; retracing and setting new monuments for original public land surveys; preparing geographic information system mapping for real estate tax assessments; and establishing precise countywide horizontal and vertical control to maintain uniformity in construction, surveying, and mapping.
One year ago, Engineer Fowler stepped into the role of Franklin County Engineer. Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to serving Franklin County. We appreciate all that you do. Happy Anniversary, Engineer Fowler!
January is National Mentoring Month. At the Franklin County Engineer’s Office, mentoring plays a key role in supporting STEM education and career awareness. Through student engagement, internships, and hands-on experiences, our team helps students explore a wide range of career paths within engineering, technology, and public service. Investing in mentorship today helps prepare the next generation of leaders. #NationalMentoringMonth
The Case Road Area Storm Sewer Replacement Improvement Project is finished. Thanks to the design and inspection work of the Franklin County Engineer’s Office and the efforts of our contractor, Elite Excavating Company of Ohio, Inc. We appreciate the collaboration and commitment that helped deliver these important drainage improvements to this area of Franklin County.
Our offices are closed today in observance of the New Year’s holiday. We will reopen Friday, January 2, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. Best wishes and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Snow is in the forecast, and our Snowfighters are already preparing to keep our roads safe. Salt barns are fully stocked, equipment is inspected, and crews are ready to respond when winter weather hits. WSYX ABC 6’s Erin Simonek stopped by to learn how we prepare ahead of the storm. Tune in tonight at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to see the full story.
We’re excited to share that the Cosgray Road & Faust Ditch Improvement Project is now complete. Our sincere appreciation goes to our engineering consultant Arcadis, our contractor JLD Construction Services, LLC, and the FCEO inspection team for their commitment and collaboration in delivering meaningful improvements to our community.