Civil Engineer

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The Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves, and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education. The Division of Reclamation (DOR) oversees active coal mining, restoration of land disturbed for coal extraction, restoration of land mined for coal, but abandoned without full or proper reclamation. DOR programs are a cooperative effort between Indiana and the Federal Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation, and Enforcement (OSM).

DOR also administers the state laws pertaining to the mining of clay, shale, and oil shale. These are typically small operations for which post‑mining land is reclaimed for wildlife habitat and water.

The incumbent will be responsible for drafting plans and specifications for assigned projects and offering technical expertise to project managers and environmental specialists. The program generates approximately $25 million annually through large‑ and small‑scale reclamation projects. Feature types addressed include underground mine subsidence, vertical openings, highwalls, landslides, acid‑producing materials, and acid mine drainage. The program utilizes consultants and maintains an internal design track.

Reclamation design engineers typically utilize Carlson Civil Suite to draft reclamation plans with naturalized grading. It is critical that reclamation design engineers have the technical skill and ability to draft quality reclamation plans and bid packages acceptable for bidding through the public works system.

The position will be based out of the Division of Reclamation’s Jasonville office. The position will supervise one (1) surveyor and two (2) Reclamation Design Engineers. The position typically works five, seven‑and‑a‑half‑hour days for thirty‑seven and a half‑hour weeks (5 days × 7.5 hrs/day = 37.5 hrs/week). Flexible scheduling is available. Hours must be between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Remote work is not available.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $75,812.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

• Execute, coordinate, and assist in the preparation of the project, design plans, specifications, and bidding documents.
• Review documents submitted by contractors for technical adequacy and compliance with project specifications, federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Coordinate the work of architect‑engineering companies, contractors, and utility companies as needed.
• Conduct site visits and inspections.
• Review and analyze the proposed design and/or specification changes while the project is in process.
• Provide technical engineering guidance on assigned projects.
• Develop and prepare project justification documents including cost estimates, bills of materials, and supporting technical data for unusual requirements.
• Maintain project books and files relating to the authorization, design, progress, construction, costs, and completion of all projects.
• Prepare, review, and submit environmental documents, site survey reports, soil analysis reports, and energy source selection reports.
• Assist in identifying and proposing infrastructure projects and upgrades as it pertains to projects.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or…