Utility Engineer

Utility Engineer

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 position serves within INDOT's Southwest District and requires extensive knowledge of federal and state utility laws, regulations, and the core principles of utility and railroad management. Gaining strong proficiency in utility coordination is essential. As Vincennes District's Utility Engineer, you will act as a subject matter expert, supporting project development and providing leadership to the district's utility coordination efforts.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication skills, a collaborative approach, and strong self-motivation. Your primary role is to determine how potential utility relocation or railroad issues could affect the constructability, cost and timing of INDOT's transportation projects. This position will serve as the technical expert in interactions with various utility company relocation representatives, railroad representatives, INDOT Area Engineers, construction personnel, environmental experts, utility companies and design engineers.

Approximately 25% percent of the time will be spent in the field on project sites for various meetings and issues. The incumbent will manage a large portfolio of projects spanning multiple fiscal years. Every project is assigned to a utility coordinator and potentially an oversight agent, so every transportation project is touched in some way by our staff of utility coordinators even if it is determined there is no impact by utilities.

The Vincennes District has approximately 440 active over-sites that our Utility Engineer will be working with along with the other coordinators. The utility engineer will be our expert and mentor to assist our team of utility coordinators. This is with current projects through July 1, 2032. Utility transmission lines or pipe lines many times have to be relocated out of the project area.

This role will help avoid expensive and lengthy delays due to utility relocation issues. This position requires a Professional Engineer License or E.I.T Certificate. Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $75,010.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Planning & Project Management:
  Serve as a resource for proposal development and research process. Ensure milestones, deliverables, and implementation strategies, are established accurately. Assist supervisor in the development of strategic planning and resource utilization. You will participate in providing project reviews in accordance with the Agency's established performance standards. Ensure that all plans reflect the scope of services, existing field conditions, appropriate design standards, and sound engineering judgment.
• Program Management:
  Coordinate programs and plans for the division/department; interpret laws, regulations, and guidelines within area of assignment; review program plans for completeness, economic and technical feasibility.
• Design and Research:
  Assist in the development of programs, research development & technology plans (road maps) to improve product quality. Review research proposals and report to ensure their accuracy, effectiveness, and potential for implementation.
• Inspection:
  Organize, conduct, and review engineering investigations, field observations, which have a defined scope.
• Technical & Data Analysis:
  Assist in analyzing engineering data and developing technical guidelines, technology initiatives, training course materials and other technical documents.
• Testing:
  Assist in laboratory testing with "research grade equipment" related to materials/bridge/traffic research
• Quality Control:
  Participate in Quality Control / Quality Assurance programs to ensure policy and best practices are actively deployed, analyze field data, and review plans for conformance to design criteria.

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