About Us
The Franklin County Engineer’s Office
Our Story
For over 200 years, the Franklin County Engineer’s Office (FCEO) has been taking care of our community’s infrastructure needs. We design, build, and maintain roads, bridges, and drainage systems to keep Franklin County moving safely. We also collaborate with local governments and organizations on regional projects, continuing our long-standing tradition of serving residents with innovative solutions.
Our office was established in 1803 when Joseph Vance, the first County Surveyor, laid property lines and created the county’s earliest roadways. In 1935, the Ohio Legislature officially redesignated the position of “County Surveyor” to that of “County Engineer” to provide for both the surveying and highway engineering needs of the state’s evolving counties. Only those who hold both an Ohio Professional Engineers (P.E.) and Professional Surveyors (P.S.) license may qualify for the publicly elected office.
Since then, we’ve played a pivotal role in shaping the region’s infrastructure, from historic landmarks like the Bergstresser-Dietz Covered Bridge in Canal Winchester to the renowned Lane Avenue Bridge. With a legacy of innovation and dedication, we continue to build and maintain the transportation infrastructure that connects and supports our growing communities
We provide consistent and resourceful services such as:
ENGINEERING
SURVEYING
CONSTRUCTION
ROAD AND BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL
EMPLOYEES
BRIDGES
CULVERTS
250
MILES OF COUNTY ROADWAY
400+
VEHICLES AND PIECES OF EQUIPMENT
$17M+
TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT
Awards
ASSET MANAGEMENT AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
for our groundbreaking use of VUEWorks®
Public Employment Risk Reduction Program (PERRP) Safety Partnership Agreement (SPA) award
for our exceptional commitment to workplace safety
MORPC SUMMIT ON SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP IN MOBILITY AWARD
Michael Andrako,
the FCEO Mobility Engineer
Our Jurisdiction
The mission of the Franklin County Engineer’s Office is to provide for safe and efficient movement of people and goods from place to place by designing, building, and maintaining Franklin County’s roads, bridges, and infrastructure for multiple modes of transportation. We are an agency of action, innovation, and collaboration.
Our Commitment to Community
We are dedicated to building a stronger Franklin County community by:
- Providing for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods from place to place
- Consistently meeting deadlines and budgets
- Maintaining efficient use of taxpayer dollars as well as innovative and unique funding sources
- Collaborating with our peers through community outreach and engagement
- Remaining approachable and open-minded to the needs of the public
- Helping residents and partners get the answers they seek
Outreach & Engagement
At the Franklin County Engineer’s Office, we strive to create a workplace where every employee can contribute their ideas, build their skills, and reach their full potential. We invest in employee training, support small businesses, and expand our public outreach to ensure our work connects with communities throughout Franklin County.
Funding
Our office is primarily funded through motor vehicle license fees, with additional revenue from sources such as local municipal contributions, grants, motor vehicle fuel taxes, and other miscellaneous funds. Most of our budget is dedicated to capital outlays, including infrastructure projects, equipment, and materials, followed by personnel services. The remaining portion of the budget is primarily allocated to loan repayment and other operational expenses.
Budget vs. Actuals
