Highway Engineer Supervisor

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:

This supervisory position is with INDOT Central Office; however, work around the state will be required. This position requires a Professional Engineer license, and it is preferable that the applicant meets INDOT and FHWA qualifications for Bridge Inspection Team Leader certification, or have experience with bridge inspection, design, and/or construction to allow obtaining such certification. Incumbent oversees 3 district bridge inspection teams, serving as the liaison between the districts and Central Office.

The Bridge Inspection Area Engineer position is within the INDOT Bridge Asset Management Department, and the incumbent is a central office employee responsible for the supervision, operational performance, and inspector training for the state bridge inspection teams within their assigned districts of responsibility. Incumbent supervises the senior bridge inspection engineer supervisors in coordinating inspection operations, reporting inspection findings, and assisting the Bridge Inspection State Program Manager (SPM) in providing strategic direction for INDOT’s bridge inspection program through development and implementation of policies and procedures.

This position is responsible for ensuring that all inspections of bridges, large culverts, and retaining walls within their Districts are completed within the required inspection intervals and that inspection findings are reported accurately and timely. This position directly impacts public safety, the state’s compliance with federal bridge inspection regulations according to the FHWA National Bridge Inspection Standard, and to protect public investment in Indiana’s infrastructure.

All training, equipment, and tools will be provided to be successful in this position, including a State-owned take-home vehicle. Bridge Inspection Area Engineer

Duties include:

• Oversee operations for 3 bridge district inspection teams with regards to all state-owned bridge, large culvert, and retaining wall inspections.
• Oversee Routine, NSTM, In-Depth, Special, and Underwater bridge inspections for quality and compliance with FHWA bridge inspection regulations (23 CFR 650).
• Assist Bridge Inspection SPM in developing and implementing statewide bridge inspection policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Carry out annual QC/QA reviews on both state and local bridges to ensure compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards.
• Establish performance expectations and completes appraisals of subordinates.
• Determines specialized bridge inspection needs.
• Attend training sessions and conferences to learn new inspection techniques and requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist district team leads with prioritization and execution of biennial inspections.

Location: This position is with INDOT's Central Office.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $85,020.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Actual offered salary for this position may be higher based on relevant education,…