Civil Construction Engineering I

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

The Construction Division at INDOT is primarily responsible for managing and executing the agency’s multimillion-dollar contracts for preventive maintenance and new construction of INDOT’s facilities (i.e. roadways, bridges, culverts, and traffic signals). Our mission-driven, service-led team accomplishes this by overseeing all phases of the construction contract and progress to ensure contractors deliver a quality product that conforms to plans and specifications. Indiana has recently been ranked #1 in the infrastructure category of CNBC’s "Top States for Business" report and offers opportunities for advancement in construction as well as other departments related to infrastructure.

We are currently seeking motivated engineers to join our team in performing consultant inspection services for INDOT Construction contracts. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, and we welcome applications from recent graduates through licensed professional engineers.

A Professional Engineering license is not required for this position. Candidates who have an Engineering degree and a current Engineer in Training license (EIT), but do not hold a professional license, may be hired at a lower minimum salary and are eligible for promotional increases upon achieving milestones including years of experience and obtaining their Professional Engineering license. Upon obtaining a Professional Engineer license, the salary traditionally starts at an annual salary of $75,010 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

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

Delegate and coordinate work assignments for construction technicians and surveyors.

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

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.

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.

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

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. 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.

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.

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.

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.

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

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:

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

Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

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The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at View email address on click.appcast.io.