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About the Indiana Department of Transportation: 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. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.
Role Overview:This role is part of the INDOT Standards and Policy Division, one of seven divisions within the Central Office Engineering Department. A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering is preferred but not required. A standards engineer manages update requests for the design manual and standard drawings from start to finish, lending their transportation design and construction experience to the process. They investigate each issue, identify stakeholders and relevant guidance, and research actions taken by other State DOTs. After defining the request, they set a publication timeline and allocate resources. The standards engineer coordinates meetings, updates, and the workflow. Upon completion, they publish a design memo and send a notification to provide designers with clear, actionable information.
A high-level knowledge of survey, utilities, hydraulics, geotechnical, structural, roadway, traffic and safety, pavement, real estate, and environmental practices is preferred. Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills are required.
Expert-level proficiency is required in Word, Excel, Acrobat, SharePoint, and MicroStation. Intermediate skills are needed in ProjectWise, OpenRoads Designer, AutoTURN, ArcGIS, PowerPoint, and WinSCP or equivalent.
Standards engineers participate in steering committees, design review meetings, peer discussions, and statewide software adoption initiatives.
Engineer Trainee: 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.
Location:This position is with INDOT's Central Office in Indianapolis.
Salary:This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $75,010.00 but may be commensurate with education and job experience. Use our
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A Day in the Life:The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Manage update requests for the Indiana Design Manual and Standard Drawings from initial request to completion.
- Serve as a resource for the Agency's established standards.
- Interpret laws, regulations, and guidelines within the assigned area, and review for completeness and economic and technical feasibility.
- Assist in analyzing engineering data and developing technical guidelines, technology initiatives, training course materials, and other technical documents.
- Ensure policy and best practices are actively deployed.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
- A registered Professional Engineer 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.
- High level of proficiency with engineering software and provide technical expertise to the group and other divisions, addressing technical gaps as needed.
- Ability to work effectively with professionals across multiple disciplines and communicate using appropriate technical language.
- 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.
- Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply computer-aided design and drafting functions.
- Ability to perform the algebraic, trigonometric, and higher mathematical computations applied to design operations.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: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
- 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
Equal Employment Opportunity: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
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