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Indiana Economic Development Corporation · 1 day ago

Utility and Railroad Engineer

DOT Vincennes Dist 0000000455

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$67K/yr - $75K/yr

4+ years exp

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation is seeking a Utility and Railroad Engineer to act as a District Utility and Railroad Coordinator within the Vincennes District Capital Program Management Department. The role involves determining the impact of utilities and railroads on INDOT's projects, developing stakeholder relationships, and reviewing roadway plans for conflicts and constructability concerns.

Government Administration

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

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

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

Civil EngineeringTransportation EngineeringProject ManagementComputer Aided DesignFederalState RegulationsMathematical ComputationsStakeholder Relationship DevelopmentQuality ControlTechnical AnalysisField ObservationsBridge Design Software

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

Registered Professional Engineers license in Indiana required; exception may be made for individuals with a bachelor's degree in engineering or a bachelor's degree in engineering and an Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification/Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certification working towards becoming a licensed Professional Engineer in Indiana in a lower-level classification

At least four(4) years of experience in engineering (civil engineering is preferred), transportation research or related area

Must have 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

Civil engineering degree is preferred

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