Senior Traffic Mobility Engineer

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

36d•$85,020•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Traffic Engineer within the Traffic Mobility Office at the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the state's roadway network. This position focuses on operational efficiency, capacity planning, mobility, and accessibility-particularly on the Interstate System and high-volume arterial routes. This senior-level position requires a highly skilled traffic engineer who can lead complex technical analyses, strategic planning, and project coordination. You'll be the go-to subject matter expert on traffic mobility, collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to enhance Indiana's transportation infrastructure. You will utilize your proficiency in traffic analysis software including Synchro, PTV Vissim, PTV Vistro, HCS, Sidra, and others. Why Join INDOT? At INDOT, you'll be at the forefront of transforming Indiana's transportation network, driving innovative solutions for mobility and safety. This is an opportunity to lead critical projects, influence statewide policy, and work with top engineers in the field. If you're a seasoned traffic engineer ready to take on a role with high-impact responsibilities, apply today and help shape Indiana's transportation future!

Requirements

Registered Professional Engineers license in Indiana required.
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering (civil engineering is preferred but not required) from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited school.
Experience in engineering (civil engineering is preferred), transportation research or related area.
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 and design, of highway transportation project features in accordance with engineering design 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 review complex design plans and reports relating to the functional area of specialization.
Working knowledge of State and National standards and manuals that pertain to traffic engineering, not limited to Indiana Design Manual (IDM), Indiana Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (IMUTCD), Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) and others.
Knowledge of department systems not limited to Scheduling Project Management System (SPMS), ArcGIS, and others.

Responsibilities

Scoping and coordination of limited access right-of-way protection activities. This includes scoping work on protective buying projects, coordination and review of permits, and other associated tasks.
Complex traffic analysis including basic capacity analysis, speed data analysis, and microsimulation, in order to recommend effective solutions to identified needs on the state network.
Scoping, coordination, and technical review of complex traffic mobility projects, including freeway and interchange projects, and arterial and intersection projects.
Collaboration with other departments of the agency on topics including design, standards and policy, and others.
Provide technical support and serve as a subject matter expert for statewide traffic engineering team.
Involvement with research program to drive development of research-based solutions to traffic engineering needs.

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
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