Highway Engineer

State of Indiana•Crawfordsville, IN

4d•$85,020•Onsite

About The Position

Develops detailed bridge and/or road, traffic, and maintenance design plans for a variety of transportation projects prepared within the office and to be carried out by others; independently conducts studies to assess feasibility and soundness of project designs and recommends changes based on findings regarding roadway and structure improvement type projects. Tracks project development relative to established performance measures Allocates resources to meet development schedules; Participates in long-range planning for the Office of Capital Program Management; Assists other offices in the evaluations of new design policies; Disseminates information on current design policies; Signs plans and/or other engineering documents as a Registered Professional Engineer; Ensures that all construction plans produced by a plan preparation section reflect the scope of services, existing field conditions, appropriate design standards, INDOT plan preparation procedures and sound engineering judgment. These construction plans may include drainage, traffic control, right-of-way, signals, lighting, landscaping, rest areas, geometric design, etc; Determines appropriate treatments for complex design situations where established policy does not apply; Coordinates project development with external and internal agencies, including District offices; Attends and participates in Scope of Services and review meetings; Operates state car to travel to projects to conduct field reviews; Develops, maintains, and reports on project work schedules and cost estimates; Assesses staffing and equipment needs; May train new personnel and mentor less experienced design staff; Prepares budgets; Keeps abreast of current design practices by attending conferences and reading trade publications, research papers, etc; Assists the Design Manager on special projects as requested; and, Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

A registered Professional Engineers license in Indiana is required
Be willing to travel with an appropriate accommodation
Broad 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) in accordance with engineering design and construction standards, principles, and methods
Broad knowledge of and ability to apply federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and procedures governing incumbents filed of specialization
Broad knowledge of and ability to apply computer aided design and drafting functions to field of specialization
Ability to use initiative and creativity when making technical recommendations and decisions
Ability to prepare and review complex design plans and reports relating to the functional area of specialization
Working knowledge of Indiana Design Manual (IDM), Indiana Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (IMUTCD), INDOT standard specifications and standard drawings
Knowledge of department systems not limited to Scheduling Project Management System (SPMS), Deighton Transportation Information Management System (dTIMS), ArcGIS, and Work Management System (WMS)
At least eight (8) years of 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
Ability to use bridge design software such as CONSPAN, RC-Pier, GEOMATH, and Merlin Dash
Required to complete every 10 years National Highway Institute course "Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges", “Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges”, “Bridge Inspection Refresher Training “
Attend INDOT Bridge Inspection training classes, Annual Local Transportation Assistance Program (LTAP) County Bridge Conference at Purdue and Annual State Border bridge inspections - if in their District every year

Nice To Haves

A degree is not required.

Responsibilities

Develops detailed bridge and/or road, traffic, and maintenance design plans for a variety of transportation projects prepared within the office and to be carried out by others
Independently conducts studies to assess feasibility and soundness of project designs and recommends changes based on findings regarding roadway and structure improvement type projects
Tracks project development relative to established performance measures
Allocates resources to meet development schedules
Participates in long-range planning for the Office of Capital Program Management
Assists other offices in the evaluations of new design policies
Disseminates information on current design policies
Signs plans and/or other engineering documents as a Registered Professional Engineer
Ensures that all construction plans produced by a plan preparation section reflect the scope of services, existing field conditions, appropriate design standards, INDOT plan preparation procedures and sound engineering judgment
Determines appropriate treatments for complex design situations where established policy does not apply
Coordinates project development with external and internal agencies, including District offices
Attends and participates in Scope of Services and review meetings
Operates state car to travel to projects to conduct field reviews
Develops, maintains, and reports on project work schedules and cost estimates
Assesses staffing and equipment needs
May train new personnel and mentor less experienced design staff
Prepares budgets
Keeps abreast of current design practices by attending conferences and reading trade publications, research papers, etc
Assists the Design Manager on special projects as requested
Performs other related duties as assigned
Establishes procedures for overseeing the construction of highway road and bridge projects
Initiates procedures for reviewing and interpreting plans, specifications and construction methods with contractors
Prepares unique, unusual or highly complex design plans or reviews similar plans designed by consultants for bridges, roads and related traffic projects
Establishes methods for initiation, developing and administering major field traffic operations, such as complex interchanges or intersection layouts, addition of auxiliary lanes and collector roadways, signage, lighting and traffic signals
Establishes procedures for reviewing and inspecting bridges, to provide normal maintenance, cost-effective repair work or major rehabilitation
Develops and establishes practices and procedures for directing job control tests, documentation to aid in reviewing revised or newly adopted specifications and policies to keep field testing functions current
Provides recommendations and advanced level engineering expertise to field maintenance functions to resolve complex maintenance problems and provide effective and timely maintenance services
Conducts advanced level and technical engineering work in the engineering services and support fields, research, geotechnical engineering, land surveying and special studies

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 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 time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on 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
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