Area Engineer

State of Indiana•Lebanon, IN

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About The Position

The Area Engineer serves as the construction program manager for an assigned area in INDOT’s Crawfordsville District, Frankfort Area. The role oversees the annual construction program, which typically ranges from $25 million to $150 million, and provides technical direction and support throughout highway construction projects. The Area Engineer ensures projects are completed safely and in accordance with plans, policies, specifications, contract requirements, and INDOT standards. The position directly supervises and assigns Project Engineers, Project Managers, Project Supervisors, construction support engineers, inspection staff, and consultant project teams. It provides engineering guidance on routine and non-routine matters, processes and approves change orders at appropriate levels, resolves field issues, conducts inspections, and sets project contract timelines. The role also trains and evaluates assigned personnel and supports their development. The Area Engineer contributes to budget planning, long-range construction planning, policy development, contract administration, and evaluation of statewide engineering policy changes. The position works with INDOT personnel, contractors, consultants, government officials, public agencies, community leaders, and the public to deliver transportation infrastructure projects. A degree is not required; the role requires an Indiana Professional Engineer license and relevant professional and leadership experience.

Requirements

Registered Professional Engineer license in Indiana.
Valid Indiana driver’s license.
At least four years of professional experience in engineering, civil engineering, transportation research, or a closely related field.
At least two years of experience as a group or project leader providing work direction and training to engineering technicians or lower-level engineers; alternatively, two years of engineering-related research experience applying the stated knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Broad knowledge of civil and transportation disciplines.
Understanding of department design standards, policies, and practices.
Understanding of NEPA and NHPA processes.
Knowledge of computer applications such as CAD, spreadsheets, databases, and scheduling tools.
Knowledge of traffic operations analysis, including capacity analysis and crash analysis.
Knowledge of alternatives development, decision-making, and engineering economic analysis.
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications; define problems, collect appropriate data, establish facts, communicate with stakeholders, and develop valid engineering solutions.
Ability to handle routine and sensitive contacts with government officials, consulting firms, contractors, and the public.
Ability to identify problems, assess the accuracy and relevance of information, use sound judgment to evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations.
Ability to plan and develop engineering projects involving unique or controversial problems or novel engineering concepts and approaches.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Oversee the annual INDOT construction program in the assigned area.
Direct and supervise construction support engineers, Project Engineers, Project Managers, Project Supervisors, inspection teams, and consultant project teams; assign staff to projects.
Provide engineering direction on assigned projects, including decisions on non-routine matters and input during preliminary and final field checks.
Process change orders, exercise approval authority at appropriate levels, and make recommendations.
Inspect projects to verify compliance with plans, policies, special provisions, specifications, and contract requirements.
Resolve complex field issues and provide technical guidance throughout construction.
Train and evaluate assigned personnel and support employee development.
Set contract timelines for projects.
Develop engineering policies and plans for projects involving unique or controversial problems with significant organizational impact.
Provide budgetary information, conduct research, and make recommendations to assist long-range planning.
Evaluate engineering policies, recommend revisions, and approve and implement policies.
Evaluate statewide impacts of changes to engineering policies, procedures, and standards; make recommendations, integrate changes into existing programs, and direct research and evaluation efforts.
Partner with agency personnel, contractors, consultants, public agencies, government officials, community leaders, and the public to complete assigned work and provide customer service.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, and vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completed wellness activities
Health savings account with biweekly state contributions
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match
Two fully funded pension plan options
Leave policies including paid new-parent leave, childbirth recovery leave for eligible mothers, community service leave, vacation, personal and sick leave
Paid holidays
Education reimbursement program
Group life insurance
Referral bonus program
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits
Eligibility as a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Free parking for most positions
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