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State of Indiana · 1 day ago

Construction Engineer

Greenfield, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The State of Indiana is one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. The Construction Engineer will coordinate construction activities, ensure safety compliance, and manage project documentation while providing support to construction technicians and surveyors.

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Responsibilities

Delegate and coordinate work assignments for construction technicians and surveyors

Coordinate the sampling and testing of aggregates, steel, asphalt, soils and all other materials

Make recommendations to management related to change order

Respond to inquiries from local public officials, news organizations and other interested parties

Ensure that both INDOT and contractor employees are performing work in a safe manner in compliance with OSHA and other applicable standards, and reports deficiencies to appropriate office

Maintain all files related to project in an orderly and usable manner

Supervise preparation of final construction records, examines and approves contractor requests for payment

Attend preconstruction and partnering meetings as INDOT representative

Meet with affected property owners in the project area and works to resolve access restriction issues, drainage problems and other issues that may arise during construction

Prepare and maintain daily project records and files, and oversees the work of technicians doing the same, including daily reports of materials placed, locations of work, work interruptions, contractor workforce size and composition, test results, and any other related information

Prepare simple field drawings or sketches as necessary to implement and document minor changes to project specifications

Prepare and submit a wide variety of documentation to the Final Review Office, and coordinates with the Final Review Office in the project closure process, answering questions and doing research as requested

Teach certified technician classes and assist students in preparation for examinations

Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development

Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees.  Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures

Qualification

Registered Professional Engineer licenseConstruction material testingEngineering curriculum degreeAASHTO/ASTMProblem-solving abilitySupervisory skillsEffective feedbackReport writingDelegation skills

Required

Registered Professional Engineers license in Indiana 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

Working towards becoming a licensed Professional Engineer in Indiana

Graduation in an approved engineering curriculum of four (4) years and a year 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 possess a valid Driver's License

Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation

Considerable knowledge in computer software programs

Broad knowledge in construction material sampling and testing standards and Federal, State, and Departmental established test procedures and standards pertaining to materials

Skill in operation, calibration and maintenance of materials testing/sampling equipment

Limited knowledge of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Indiana Traffic Management (ITM) and INDOT specifications

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

Ability to maintain and complete accurate and concise reports

Specialized knowledge of, and ability to apply, a variety of Federal, State, and local guidelines, manuals and regulations for purposes of construction inspection for compliance with standards

Ability to read and interpret highway and bridge plans and to identify errors and omissions

Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow

Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets

Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

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

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