County Engineer

CORNELL R. ROBERTSON, P.E., P.S.

Cornell has served as the Franklin County Engineer since June 2017. He began his career at the engineer’s office in 1992 and has held positions in construction, design, and overall engineering management.

Mr. Robertson received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University and is a registered Professional Engineer and Professional Surveyor in Ohio.

During his 25 year career at the engineer’s office, Cornell has worked on the following infrastructure projects: Lane Avenue Bridge over the Olentangy River, Broad Street Bridge over the Scioto River, Dublin Road from Fishinger Road to Hayden Run Road, Cleveland Avenue from Morse Road to Minerva Lake Road, and Alum Creek Drive at Groveport Road OHIO Interchange.

Cornell also helped update the Franklin County Subdivision Regulations, was on the County Access Management creation team, negotiated a new Labor Union Contract for our bargaining employees, and submitted and adhered to fiscally responsible budgets. Currently, Cornell serves on the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Roundabout Committee and represents the engineer’s office on Smart Columbus and other Connected & Autonomous Vehicle research teams.