State of Indiana · 21 hours ago
Utility Highway Engineer 1
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $140K/yr
4+ years expThe State of Indiana is one of the largest employers in the state, offering a dynamic workplace through the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). The Utility Highway Engineer 1 position is vital for overseeing highway road and bridge projects, providing expertise in utility coordination and ensuring effective delivery of capital program projects.
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Responsibilities
Establishes procedures for overseeing the construction of highway road and bridge projects
Initiates procedures for reviewing and interpreting plans, specifications and construction methods with contractors
Prepares unique, unusual or highly complex design plans or reviews similar plans designed by consultants for bridges, roads and related traffic projects
Establishes methods for initiation, developing and administering major field traffic operations, such as complex interchanges or intersection layouts, addition of auxiliary lanes and collector roadways, signage, lighting and traffic signals
Establishes procedures for reviewing and inspecting bridges, to provide normal maintenance, cost-effective repair work or major rehabilitation
Develops and establishes practices and procedures for directing job control tests, documentation to aid in reviewing revised or newly adopted specifications and policies to keep field testing functions current
Provides recommendations and advanced level engineering expertise to field maintenance functions to resolve complex maintenance problems and provide effective and timely maintenance services
Conducts advanced level and technical engineering work in the engineering services and support fields, research, geotechnical engineering, land surveying and special studies
Qualification
Required
A registered Professional Engineers license in Indiana is required
Must meet one of the following qualifications: At least eight (8) years of engineering education and 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
Graduation in an approved engineering curriculum of four (4) years or more 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
Be willing to travel with an appropriate accommodation
Broad 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
Broad knowledge of and ability to apply federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and procedures governing incumbents filed of specialization
Broad knowledge of and ability to apply computer aided design and drafting functions to field of specialization
Ability to use initiative and creativity when making technical recommendations and decisions
Ability to prepare and review complex design plans and reports relating to the functional area of specialization
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
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
Free Parking for most positions
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State of Indiana
State of Indiana is the government website that provides information, services, news, and events related to Indiana.
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Chief Financial Officer
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Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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