Civil Engineer

About the role

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Reclamation (DOR) seeks a Reclamation Design Engineer to oversee and manage reclamation projects. The position is based in the Jasonville office and involves working on large- and small-scale reclamation projects.

Responsibilities

• Execute, coordinate, and assist in the preparation of project, design plans, specifications, and bidding documents.
• Review documents submitted by contractors for technical adequacy and compliance with project specifications, federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Coordinate the work of architect-engineering companies, contractors, and utility companies as needed.
• Conduct site visits and inspections.
• Review and analyze the proposed design and/or specification changes while the project is in process.
• Provide technical engineering guidance on assigned projects.
• Develop and prepare project justification documents including cost estimates, bills of materials, and supporting technical data for unusual requirements.
• Maintain project books and files relating to the authorization, design, progress, construction, costs, and completion of all projects.
• Prepare, review, and submit environmental documents, site survey reports, soil analysis reports, and energy source selection reports.
• Assist in identifying and proposing infrastructure projects and upgrades as it pertains to projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of construction and engineering principles, practices, and techniques.
• Broad knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations concerning engineering, construction, environmental protection, and facility, mechanical, and electrical design.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate complex technical design and specifications and determine how alterations may affect all facets of a project.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to utilize CAD drafting skills in preparing designs.
• Knowledge and skill typically acquired through a Baccalaureate degree (degree in civil engineering or related field desired) plus related work experience; related academic training plus comparable work experience or comparable work experience alone may substitute for a Baccalaureate degree where appropriate.
• At least five (5) years of responsible civil engineering work experience.
• Master's Degree may substitute for one (1) year of work experience provided the remaining four (4) years are under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer.
• Doctorate may substitute for two (2) years of work experience provided the remaining three (3) years are under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer.
• Registered Professional Engineers license in Indiana may be required based on the assignment.
• Must annually complete and pass the IDOC Distance Learning and Crew Supervisor Course to draw and/or supervise an IDOC crew as needed.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel with appropriate accommodation.
• Knowledge and skill typically acquired through a Baccalaureate degree (degree in civil engineering or related field desired) plus related work experience; related academic training plus comparable work experience or comparable work experience alone may substitute for a Baccalaureate degree where appropriate.
• At least five (5) years of responsible civil engineering work experience.
• Master's Degree may substitute for one (1) year of work experience provided the remaining four (4) years are under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer.
• Doctorate may substitute for two (2) years of work experience provided the remaining three (3) years are under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer.
• Registered Professional Engineers license in Indiana may be required based on the assignment.
• Must annually complete and pass the IDOC Distance Learning and Crew Supervisor Course to draw and/or supervise an IDOC crew as needed.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of construction and engineering principles, practices, and techniques.
• Broad knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations concerning engineering, construction, environmental protection, and facility, mechanical, and electrical design.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate complex technical design and specifications and determine how alterations may affect all facets of a project.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to utilize CAD drafting skills in preparing designs.
• Knowledge and skill typically acquired through a Baccalaureate degree (degree in civil engineering or related field desired) plus related work experience; related academic training plus comparable work experience or comparable work experience alone may substitute for a Baccalaureate degree where appropriate.
• At least five (5) years of responsible civil engineering work experience.
• Master's Degree may substitute for one (1) year of work experience provided the remaining four (4) years are under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer.
• Doctorate may substitute for two (2) years of work experience provided the remaining three (3) years are under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer.
• Registered Professional Engineers license in Indiana may be required based on the assignment.
• Must annually complete and pass the IDOC Distance Learning and Crew Supervisor Course to draw and/or supervise an IDOC crew as needed.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $75,010.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Schedule

The position typically works five, seven-and-a-half-hour days for thirty-seven and a half-hour weeks (5 days X 7.5 hrs/day= 37.5 hrs/week). Flexible scheduling is available. Hours must be between 7am and 5pm. Remote work is not available.