Erie County Engineer's Office

John D. Farschman, P.E., P.S., Erie County Engineer

Education
• Graduate of Ohio Northern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.) Employment History
• Erie County Engineer - 1997 to present
• Senior Project Manager - Barton Malow Construction Services 1990-1996
• Vice President Construction - Feick Contractors 1986-1989
• Construction Engineer - Bechtel Civil 1983-1985
• Senior Project Manager - Bay Construction 1965-1981
• Project Engineer - J.A. Jones Construction Co. 1961-1964
Duties of Erie County Engineer

•	Provide leadership and direction to an office staff, an equipment maintenance force and our field forces.

•	Maintain approximately 140.08 miles of county roads and associated roadway drainage systems within nine townships, 129 bridges, approximately 655 culverts, and additionally including snow and ice removal.

•	Review subdivision plans, prepare construction plans (roadway, bridges and culverts), and perform inspections to ensure compliance with applicable State, County and Federal regulations and specifications.

•	Design and construct and/or contract roadway and drainage structures and provide similar engineering services for each of the townships.

•	Pursue and obtain State and Federal funding for County highway and bridge projects to maximize and stretch the use of our tax dollars.

•	Maintain approximately 58.2 miles of petitioned County open ditches and 47.2 miles of drainage pipe (closed ditches) and approximately 1,320 feet of dike.

•	Staff and administer operations of the County Tax Mapping Office.

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