Culvert Asset Engineer
Vincennes, IN, US, 47591
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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:
The Culvert Engineer is responsible for evaluating small culvert assets for condition and need, evaluates all pertinent data regarding these structures and makes recommendations for future treatments in support of the Bridge Asset Engineer. You will coordinate and monitor activities related to resolving small culvert deficiencies, including the development of necessary documentation to submit requests for hydraulic and environmental approvals and working with Project Managers and Maintenance personnel on project delivery.
In this role you will be responsible for supporting bridge asset-related activities in the District. Additionally, you will provide assistance to the System Assessment Manager and Bridge Asset Engineer, including preparation of documents for programming contractual projects and preparation of documents for maintenance work plan projects.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $75,010.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
Location:
This position is located in INDOT’s Vincennes District, Technical Services Department.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Reviews and makes recommendations to the Sub-District Operations Managers on the Maintenance Work Program
- Prepares documentation to request hydraulic analysis of culverts
- Prepares documentation to request environmental analysis of culverts
- Monitors status of culvert project activities and recommends solutions to problems
- Provides Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping support
- Assists with keeping geospatial data current
- Attends training sessions and conferences to learn new techniques & requirements
- Assists in researching and preparing documents for process improvements
- Attends field checks, meetings, seminars and conferences as needed
- Handles specialty projects and specific assignments as directed by the System Assessment Manager
- Assists the Maintenance Engineer in the investigation of drainage inquiries from internal and external clients as required. Assists in the creation of recommendations for the correction of drainage deficiencies and coordinates with the Maintenance Engineer and the Sub-Districts in the implementation of the corrective action
- Provides QC/QA for all small culvert inspections within the district
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:
This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- A Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering and licensed as a registered Professional Engineer in Indiana
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents including but not limited to bridge and large culvert design and rehabilitation plans, roadway plans, inspection reports, maintenance records, geotechnical data, hydraulic data, and maps
- Practical knowledge of construction and maintenance practices and methods
- Knowledge of department policies, standards and specifications relating to culverts and bridges
- Knowledge of department systems relating to bridge programs, including but not limited to Scheduling Project Management System (SPMS), Deighton Transportation Information Management System (dTIMS), ArcGIS, and Work Management System (WMS)
- Knowledge of culvert maintenance principles, practices, methods and techniques.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, and to follow oral and written instructions
- Possession of basic computer skills and the ability to become proficient in new programs and databases
- Ability to perform basic calculations
- Possession of a valid Indiana driver’s license
- Broad knowledge, understanding, and application of the practices and methods in State Transportation
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
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- 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: Evansville
