Highway Engineer Supervisor

$25,000 - $85,020/Yr

State of Indiana - Lafayette, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Lafayette, IN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Highway Engineer Supervisor at the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is responsible for directing and supervising Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Project Supervisors. This role involves overseeing engineering projects, processing change orders, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with plans and specifications. The supervisor will also train and evaluate personnel, manage contract timelines, and serve as a technical expert for construction programs valued between $25 million and $150 million annually. This position plays a crucial role in enhancing Indiana's infrastructure and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise Project Engineers, Project Managers, and Project Supervisors.
• Process all change orders and make recommendations.
• Provide engineering direction on assigned projects, including decisions on non-routine matters.
• Conduct inspections of projects to ensure compliance with plans, policies, and specifications.
• Train and evaluate assigned personnel.
• Set contract timelines for all projects.
• Develop engineering policies and plans for unique or controversial problems.
• Provide budgetary information and assist with long-range planning.
• Evaluate engineering policies and recommend revisions.

Requirements

• Civil Engineer with a B.S. Degree.
• Licensed as a registered professional engineer in Indiana.
• Two years' experience as a group or project leader providing work direction and training to engineering technicians or lower-level engineers.
• Valid Indiana driver's license.
• Broad knowledge of civil/transportation disciplines and understanding of department design standards, policies, and practices.
• Knowledge of NEPA and NHPA processes.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as CAD, spreadsheets, databases, and scheduling.
• Knowledge of traffic operations analysis, including capacity and crash analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in conducting engineering-related research.
• Familiarity with alternatives development and engineering economic analysis.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options including RX coverage, vision, and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards.
• Health savings account with bi-weekly state contribution.
• Flexible work scheduling options, including hybrid remote work.
• Deferred compensation 457B account with employer match.
• Two fully-funded pension plan options.
• Comprehensive leave policies including paid new parent leave and community service leave.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Referral Bonus program.
• Employee assistance program for behavioral health visits.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.