Franklin County Engineer

ADAM W. FOWLER, P.E., P.S.

Adam W. Fowler, P.E., P.S. became the tenth Franklin County Engineer in January, 2025. He is a dedicated civil engineer with over two decades of experience in public service and infrastructure development. A graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Adam began his career in 2000 as a student intern with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) in the Material Management facility. After graduation, he joined ODOT’s Roadway Design section, where he gained valuable expertise in project design and implementation.

In 2003, Adam joined the Franklin County Engineer’s Office, where he collaborated across multiple departments to successfully complete numerous high-impact construction projects over the course of 18.5 years. In 2022, he took his extensive experience to the City of Columbus, serving as the Area Engineer & Surveying Manager for the Department of Public Service. In this role, Adam continued to strengthen partnerships within the engineering community and implement innovative solutions to improve infrastructure in Franklin County and Central Ohio.

A long-time resident of Franklin County, Adam grew up in Westerville and now lives in Worthington with his wife, Jaime, and their two sons, Alex and Jared. His deep ties to the community drive his commitment to making Franklin County a thriving and connected region.