Construction Field Engineer

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Field Engineer develops policies and procedures for highway construction contract administration and provides technical expertise and guidance in areas such as contract administration and claims, earthwork, pavements, structures, hydraulics, environmental matters, and traffic. The role supports development and construction of complex bridge, road, and traffic project plans; assists with statewide oversight of construction contracts; and provides advanced engineering recommendations to field staff to resolve complex problems. The position reviews contracts for consistent compliance with established policies, standards, and specifications, and assists District Construction Directors and Area Engineers on construction matters. The engineer participates in technical committees that review construction standards and specifications, prepares reports, manuals, and training documents, coordinates project completion with department management, presents information and teaches classes, monitors construction technology, and responds to inquiries from citizens, legislators, agencies, and other states. The position is based in INDOT’s Central Office in Indianapolis. It may supervise one or more staff members and is exempt from overtime compensation; additional hours may be required to complete essential functions or assigned work. The role establishes procedures for construction oversight, review and interpretation of plans and specifications, complex project design and plan review, major field traffic operations, bridge inspection and maintenance, and job-control testing and documentation. It also performs advanced engineering work in engineering services and support, research, geotechnical engineering, land surveying, and special studies. A degree is not required. Applicants must hold an Indiana Professional Engineer license. At least eight years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Travel is required, with appropriate accommodation. For an assigned Bridge specialty, the position also involves bridge-design software and specified inspection training, conferences, and inspections.

Requirements

Hold a registered Professional Engineer license in Indiana.
Be willing to travel, with an appropriate accommodation.
Have broad knowledge of civil engineering theories, principles, methods, and procedures applicable to the engineering specialty.
Have broad knowledge of planning, design, or construction of highway or transportation project features, such as roads, bridges, pavement, or traffic structures.
Know and be able to apply federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and procedures relevant to the specialty.
Know and be able to apply computer-aided design and drafting functions in the specialty.
Use initiative and creativity in technical recommendations and decisions.
Be able to prepare and review complex design plans and reports.
Have working knowledge of the Indiana Design Manual, Indiana Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, INDOT standard specifications, and standard drawings.
Have knowledge of department systems, including SPMS, dTIMS, ArcGIS, and WMS.
A degree is not required; at least eight years of experience in engineering, civil engineering, transportation research, or a closely related field, applying relevant knowledge and skills in a similar role, may be considered.
Be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
For an assigned Bridge specialty, be able to use bridge-design software such as CONSPAN, RC-Pier, GEOMATH, and Merlin Dash.
For an assigned Bridge specialty, complete specified National Highway Institute bridge inspection courses every ten years, attend INDOT Bridge Inspection training classes and the annual LTAP County Bridge Conference at Purdue, and participate in annual state-border bridge inspections in the assigned district.

Responsibilities

Develop policies, procedures, and practices for highway construction contract administration and oversight.
Provide technical construction expertise in one or more areas, including contract administration, claims, earthwork, pavements, structures, hydraulics, environmental matters, and traffic.
Support development and construction of unique, unusual, or complex plans for bridges, roads, and traffic projects.
Assist with statewide control and supervision of construction contracts.
Provide advanced engineering recommendations and field assistance to resolve complex construction and maintenance problems.
Review construction contracts for compliance with established policies, standards, and specifications.
Assist District Construction Directors and Area Engineers on highway construction matters.
Participate in technical committees reviewing and recommending construction standards and specifications.
Prepare reports, manuals, and training documents related to highway construction.
Coordinate with department management to support timely completion of construction projects.
Prepare and deliver presentations and teach classes to varied audiences.
Keep abreast of highway construction technology and respond to inquiries from citizens, legislators, agencies, and other states.
Establish procedures for reviewing and interpreting plans, specifications, and construction methods with contractors.
Prepare complex design plans or review similar plans prepared by consultants for bridges, roads, and traffic projects.
Establish methods for major field traffic operations, including complex interchanges, intersection layouts, auxiliary lanes, collector roadways, signage, lighting, and traffic signals.
Establish bridge review and inspection procedures for maintenance, repairs, and rehabilitation.
Develop procedures for job-control tests and documentation to assess revised or newly adopted specifications and policies.
Conduct advanced engineering work in engineering services and support, research, geotechnical engineering, land surveying, and special studies.
For an assigned Bridge specialty, use bridge-design software and complete required bridge inspection training and activities.
May directly supervise one or more staff members.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
Health savings account with a bi-weekly state contribution.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Paid leave policies, including 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Eligibility as an employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.