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Highway Engineer

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A Transportation Engineer designs and maintains transportation systems such as roads, ports, airports, and bus or subway systems.

$94,012 / year median in Indiana

+6% projected growth

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State of Indiana Apply Now Highway Engineer Crawfordsville, IN, US
  • Posted 17 days ago
  • Updated 4 hours ago Full Time On-site
USD 85,020.00
per year Fitment Dice Job Match Score™ To see how well you match this job, please log in or create an account . Once logged in, be sure to complete your profile to get the most accurate match score. Job Details Skills Partnership Program Management Project Development Estimating Mentorship Budget Publications Telephone Exchange Lighting Repair Documentation Testing Surveying Reporting Articulate Engineering Design Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technical Drafting Scheduling Project Management Information Management ArcGIS WMS Civil Engineering Research Design Software Dash Python Bridging Inspection Training Management Supervision Business Intelligence Recovery Life Insurance LinkedIn Recruiting Partnership Program Management Project Development Estimating Mentorship Budget Publications Telephone Exchange Lighting Repair Documentation Testing Surveying Reporting Articulate Engineering Design Computer Aided Design (CAD) Technical Drafting Scheduling Project Management Information Management ArcGIS WMS Civil Engineering Research Design Software Dash Python Bridging Inspection Training Management Supervision Business Intelligence Recovery Life Insurance LinkedIn Recruiting Show more Summary Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About the
Indiana Department of Transportation:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state's quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.
Role Overview:
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 engineeringjudgment. 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, researchpapers, etc; Assists the Design Manager on special projects as requested; and, Performs other related duties as assigned.
Location:
This position is with INDOT's Central Office in Indianapolis.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $85,020.00 but may be commensurate with education and job experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package. A Day in the
Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows: 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. This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary. What You'll Need for
Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following: 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). A degree is not required. However, 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. Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. You must satisfy the following requirements to be considered for an assigned specialty:
Bridge :
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 Re 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members. Benefits of Employment with the
State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: 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 Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at Current Employee? Click here to apply. Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools ("AI") that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
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Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • 401(k) Plans
  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans