Highway Engineer

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Highway Engineer works for the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) in the Indianapolis District. The role supports planning and project management, program management, design and research, engineering inspections, technical and data analysis, laboratory testing, and quality control and quality assurance. Responsibilities include helping develop proposals and research plans, establishing milestones and implementation strategies, reviewing projects and plans for compliance with scope and engineering standards, coordinating programs, reviewing research proposals and reports, conducting engineering investigations and field observations, analyzing data, and supporting testing related to materials, bridges, and traffic research. A Professional Engineer license in Indiana is generally required. Candidates with an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification who are pursuing Indiana PE licensure may be considered for a lower-level classification. A degree is not required if the candidate has at least four years of relevant professional experience applying the required knowledge and skills. Depending on assigned specialty, additional qualifications and training may apply; bridge assignments include specific bridge inspection courses and may require bridge design software skills. This position may directly supervise one or more staff members. It is exempt from overtime compensation; employees may work more than 75 hours per pay period without additional compensation and must report at least 75 hours of work and/or paid leave per pay period to receive their base biweekly salary. The traditionally stated annual salary is $75,010, with compensation potentially commensurate with education and job experience. Engineer Trainees without a PE may be hired at a lower minimum salary and may receive promotional increases after meeting milestones.

Requirements

A registered Professional Engineer license in Indiana is required, with possible consideration of candidates holding an EIT or FE certification who are actively pursuing Indiana PE licensure for a lower-level classification.
A valid driver's license is required.
Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply civil engineering theories, principles, methods, and procedures to the engineering specialty.
Broad knowledge of planning, design, or construction of highway or transportation project features, such as roads, bridges, pavement, or traffic structures, according to engineering design and construction standards.
Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and procedures governing the field of specialization.
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply computer-aided design and drafting functions to the field of specialization.
Ability to prepare and review complex design plans and reports relating to the functional area of specialization.
Ability to perform algebraic, trigonometric, and higher mathematical computations applied to design operations.
Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply AASHTO Design Specifications, AASHTO Standard Specifications and Tests, and ASTM Standards.
Working knowledge of the Indiana Design Manual (IDM), Indiana Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (IMUTCD), and INDOT standard specifications and standard drawings.
Knowledge of department systems, including SPMS, dTIMS, ArcGIS, and WMS.
A degree is not required; at least four years of professional experience in engineering, civil engineering, transportation research, or a closely related field applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

For bridge assignments, ability to use bridge design software such as CONSPAN, RC-Pier, GEOMATH, and Merlin Dash.
For bridge assignments, recommended completion of National Highway Institute course 130078: Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM).

Responsibilities

Serve as a resource for proposal development and research processes, and help establish milestones, deliverables, and implementation strategies.
Assist the supervisor with strategic planning and resource utilization.
Participate in project reviews according to agency performance standards.
Ensure plans reflect the service scope, field conditions, appropriate design standards, and sound engineering judgment.
Coordinate division or department programs and plans; interpret applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines; and review program plans for completeness and economic and technical feasibility.
Assist with developing programs and research, development, and technology road maps to improve product quality.
Review research proposals and reports for accuracy, effectiveness, and implementation potential.
Organize, conduct, and review engineering investigations and field observations with a defined scope.
Assist in analyzing engineering data and developing technical guidelines, technology initiatives, training materials, and other technical documents.
Assist in laboratory testing using research-grade equipment related to materials, bridge, or traffic research.
Participate in Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs, analyze field data, and review plans for conformance with design criteria.
Depending on assignment, complete required bridge inspection training and attend INDOT bridge inspection classes and scheduled annual LTAP training.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, as well as vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing 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 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 that allows for covered behavioral health visits.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.