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State of Indiana · 1 day ago

Design Engineer

Greenfield, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $75K/yr

4+ years exp

The State of Indiana is one of the largest employers in the state, offering a dynamic workplace through the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). The Design Engineer role involves developing detailed engineering plans for transportation projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with design standards throughout project phases.

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Responsibilities

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

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

Assist in the development of programs, research development & technology plans (road maps) to improve product quality

Review research proposals and report to ensure their accuracy, effectiveness, and potential for implementation

Organize, conduct, and review engineering investigations, field observations, which have a defined scope

Assist in analyzing engineering data and developing technical guidelines, technology initiatives, training course materials and other technical documents

Assist in laboratory testing with 'research grade equipment' related to materials/bridge/traffic research

Participate in Quality Control / Quality Assurance programs to ensure policy and best practices are actively deployed, analyze field data, and review plans for conformance to design criteria

Qualification

Professional Engineer licenseCivil engineering knowledgeComputer aided designFederal/state regulationsBridge design softwareMathematical computationsAASHTO specificationsIndiana Design ManualProject management systemsTeam supervisionCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Must meet one of the following qualifications: A registered Professional Engineers license in Indiana is required; exceptions may be considered for candidates holding an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification who are actively pursuing PE licensure in Indiana, provided they are applying for a lower-level classification

Graduation in an approved engineering curriculum of four (4) years and 4 years of professional experience in engineering, civil engineering, transportation research, or a closely related field, with demonstrated ability to apply the required knowledge, skills, and competencies in a similar role

Must have a valid Driver's License

Extensive 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

Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and procedures governing incumbents filed of specialization

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply computer aided design and drafting functions to field of specialization

Ability to prepare and review complex design plans and reports relating to the functional area of specialization

Ability to perform the algebraic, trigonometric, and higher mathematical computations applied to design operations

Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply the provisions of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Design Specifications, AASHTO Standard Specifications and Tests, ASTM Standards

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)

Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred

May need additional requirements depending on the 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 Refresher 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