Highway Engineer

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.

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.

This position directly contributes to maintaining and constructing interstate highways, U.S. routes, and state roads in Indiana (INDOT's primary functions and core operations). This position directly impacts INDOT’s strategic mission to “collaboratively plan, build, and maintain safe and innovative transportation infrastructure”, by preparing contracts for roadway projects. This position is responsible for safely completing fieldwork, project design, quantity calculations, permit preparation, special provisions, and cost estimates.

The position will work collaboratively with multiple divisions, including but not limited to Bridge and Highway Engineering, Technical Services, Environmental Services, Capital Program Management, Legal, Contract Administration, and Construction. The position will play an integral role in developing and reviewing contracts for the Highway Engineering Division. The Highway Engineering Division is tasked with developing in‑house projects as well as providing technical expertise regarding routine and novel design situations.

The department is organized into two teams, in order to provide specialized support to each of the District partners. The teams are building relationships within each district to increase rapport, sharing of best practices and technical knowledge between all groups.

A professional engineering license is not required for this position. Candidates who have an engineering degree but do not hold a professional license are eligible for promotional increases upon achieving milestones, including passing the EIT exam, years of experience, and obtaining their professional engineering license. Once a candidate or incumbent has passed the EIT exam the salary traditionally starts at an annual salary of $67,314 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

This position is located in INDOT’s Central Office, Indianapolis.

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $75,010.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Planning & Project Management:
  Serve as a resource for proposal development and research process. Ensure milestones, deliverables, and implementation strategies, are established accurately. Assist supervisor in the development of strategic planning and resource utilization. You will participate in providing project reviews in accordance with the Agency’s established performance standards. Ensure that all plans reflect the scope of services, existing field conditions, appropriate design standards, and sound engineering judgment.
• Program Management:
  Coordinate programs and plans for the division/department; interpret laws, regulations, and guidelines within area of assignment; review program plans for completeness, economic and technical feasibility.
• Design and Research:
  Assist in the development of programs, research development & technology plans (road maps) to improve product quality. Review research…