Highway Engineer

State of Indiana•Seymour, IN

About The Position

The Highway Engineer works for the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) in its Seymour District. The role supports planning and project management, program management, design and research, engineering investigations, technical analysis, laboratory testing, and quality control/quality assurance. Duties include helping ensure project plans and deliverables meet established performance standards, design criteria, field conditions, and applicable engineering requirements. The position may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members. A Professional Engineering license is generally required. Candidates with an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification who are actively 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 qualifying professional experience. The position is exempt from overtime compensation; additional hours may be required to complete essential or assigned work.

Requirements

Registered Professional Engineer license in Indiana, or an EIT/FE certification with active pursuit of Indiana PE licensure for consideration at a lower-level classification.
Valid driver's license.
Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply civil engineering theories, principles, methods, and procedures in the relevant 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 standards and methods.
Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and procedures governing the assigned specialty.
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply computer-aided design and drafting functions in the assigned specialty.
Ability to prepare and review complex design plans and reports.
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 if the candidate has at least four years of professional experience in engineering, civil engineering, transportation research, or a closely related field, applying the stated knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

For bridge specialty assignments, ability to use bridge design software such as CONSPAN, RC-Pier, GEOMATH, and Merlin Dash.
For bridge specialty assignments, completion of National Highway Institute course 130055 or 130056 on safety inspection of in-service bridges.
For bridge specialty assignments, completion of National Highway Institute course 130053, Bridge Inspection Refresher Training, at intervals not exceeding 60 months.
For bridge specialty assignments, recommended completion of National Highway Institute course 130078, Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM).
For bridge specialty assignments, attendance at INDOT Bridge Inspection training classes and annual LTAP training as scheduled.

Responsibilities

Serve as a resource for proposal development and research processes; help establish milestones, deliverables, and implementation strategies.
Assist supervisors with strategic planning and resource utilization.
Participate in project reviews according to agency performance standards and ensure plans reflect scope, field conditions, design standards, and sound engineering judgment.
Coordinate programs and plans for the division or department; interpret applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines; and review program plans for completeness and economic and technical feasibility.
Assist with development of programs and research and technology plans to improve product quality.
Review research proposals and reports for accuracy, effectiveness, and potential for implementation.
Organize, conduct, and review engineering investigations and field observations within a defined scope.
Assist in analyzing engineering data and developing technical guidelines, technology initiatives, training materials, and other technical documents.
Assist with laboratory testing using research-grade equipment related to materials, bridge, or traffic research.
Participate in Quality Control/Quality Assurance programs, analyze field data, and review plans for conformance to design criteria.
Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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 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, and 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 the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.