Roadway Design Engineer

About the role

The INDOT Roadway Design Group is looking for an experienced Roadway Design Engineer. The Design Engineer will be expected to develop and review plans, cost estimates, and specifications for road, traffic, and maintenance projects. The Design Engineer will generate design plans using OpenRoads Designer, collaborate with various departments to complete the design process, provide guidance for less experienced engineers, and ensure project schedules are met. They will also be expected to keep current with CADD techniques, INDOT design standards, and attend training seminars to maintain their PE license. This role will operate a state vehicle to travel to projects and conduct field work as necessary.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

Qualifications

• 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).
• A degree is not required. However, at least 4 years of professional experience in engineering, civil engineering, transportation research, or a closely related field, applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Additional Requirements by Specialty

Bridge:

• Ability to use bridge design software such as CONSPAN, RC-Pier, GEOMATH, and Merlin Dash.
• Required to complete one of the two National Highway Institute Courses “130055: Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges” or “130056: Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers”.
• Required to complete National Highway Institute Course “130053: Bridge Inspection Refresher Training” at intervals not to exceed 60-months.
• Recommended to complete National Highway Institute Course “130078: Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM).
• Attend INDOT Bridge Inspection training classes and annual Local Transportation Assistant Program (LTAP) training as scheduled.

Salary

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $75,010.00 but may be commensurate with education and job experience.

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
• Free LinkedIn Learning access