Highway Engineering Supervisor
Lafayette, IN, US, 47901
Work for Indiana
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. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
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:
The Highway Engineering Supervisor leads the construction division’s engineering operations by supervising Area Engineers, Project Engineers, Project Managers, Project Supervisors, and some office staff. This role oversees final records, contract compliance, the environmental manager and acts as a liaison with other divisions on non-contract matters. Responsibilities include processing change orders and pre-letting contract revisions, reviewing claims, providing engineering guidance on complex issues, and supporting contract lettings. The Office Engineer also oversees departmental training initiatives, reviews consultant estimates for inspection, and supports plan development in coordination with technical services. Though primarily office-based, the position provides critical leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for construction-related activities across the district.
The following are some essential duties that this position performs to insure the department goals are achieved
- Project Oversight: Manage and supervise construction projects, ensuring they adhere to design specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations.
- Inspection: Conducting regular inspections of highways, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure to assess conditions and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Coordination: Collaborating with contractors, government agencies, and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project progression.
- Design Review: Reviewing and providing input on engineering plans and specifications to improve project outcomes and efficiencies.
- Budget Management: Assisting in the preparation and management of project budgets, including estimating costs and monitoring expenditures.
- Public Involvement: Engaging with the community and addressing public concerns or questions related to transportation projects.
- Compliance and Reporting: Ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations including preparing reports and documentation related to project progress and compliance.
Location:
This position is located in INDOT’s Crawfordsville District, Lafayette Area.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $85,020.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Develop engineering policies and plans projects concerned with unique or controversial problems which have a significant impact on major organizational programs.
- Provide budgetary information, researches and makes recommendations to assist with long range planning.
- Evaluate engineering policies, recommends revisions, and approves and implements policies.
- Evaluate the impact of changes to engineering policies, procedures and standards having statewide implications, makes recommendations to supervisor, integrates changes in existing programs, and directs research and evaluation efforts.
- Some essential functions of this position may be performed onsite at the agency’s worksite or other assigned worksites while some essential functions of this position may be eligible for work from home authorization in accordance with policy. Remote work authorization is not automatic and is dependent upon operational needs and agency approval.
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:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- Civil Engineer with B.S. Degree.
- Licensed as registered professional engineer in Indiana.
- Two (2) years’ experience as a group or project leader providing work direction and training to engineering technicians and/or lower-level engineers, or two (2) years’ experience in conducting engineering-related research.
- Must possess valid Indiana driver’s license.
- Broad knowledge of civil/transportation disciplines. Understanding of department design standards, policies, and practices. Understanding of the NEPA and NHPA processes. Knowledge of various computer applications such as CAD, spreadsheets, databases, and scheduling. Knowledge of various forms of traffic operations analysis such as capacity analysis and crash analysis. Knowledge of alternatives development, decision-making, and engineering economic analysis.
- Must be able to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications, define problems, collect appropriate data, establish facts, define, and communicate with stakeholders and draw valid engineering solutions. Must be able to handle routine and sensitive contacts with government officials, consulting firms/contractors and the public.
- Ability to identify problems; determine accuracy and relevance of information; use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
- Ability to plan and develop engineering projects with unique or controversial problems and/or novel engineering related concepts and approaches.
- Able 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 jobs@spd.IN.gov.
Nearest Major Market: Lafayette
