Highway Engineering Assistant

Highway Engineering Assistant

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.

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:

• Directly supervises all specialized field-testing program operations and coordinates with Division engineering staff on all field-testing data analysis requirements.
• Ensures testing system calibration of electro-mechanical systems and oversee upgrading and repair of multiple specialized test systems.
• Assigns research technicians for testing, data analysis, traffic control, and safety plans during field testing.
• Provides technical guidance and oversees training operations of testing operators, testing equipment calibrations, and coordinates the completion and fulfillment of multiple specialized testing programs and special requests.
• Directs specialized electro-mechanical maintenance, repair, fabrication, upgrades, and replacement of complex testing and calibration systems/equipment.
• Develops maintenance and operational manuals for test systems.
• Responsible for budgeting, approval of expenditures, and resource allocation for special test system repairs and upgrades.
• Prepares and achieves specialized testing systems as well as testing operators' performance metrics for program deliverables.
• Supervises staff of 9 research technicians (HEA3 & HEA4) and more if required.
• Presents testing equipment and concepts for visitors, university students, and federal highway staff; and
• Participates in various research studies as directed.

Location:

This position is with INDOT's Research and Development Center, West Lafayette, Indiana. Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

• Directly supervises all specialized laboratory testing program operations and data analysis requirements.
• Ensures testing system calibration of all testing systems and oversees upgrading and repair of multiple specialized test systems.
• Assigns technicians for testing, data analysis, during testing.
• Provides technical guidance and oversees training operations of new laboratory testing technicians and equipment calibrations.
• Directs specialized mechanical maintenance, repair, upgrades and replacement of complex testing and calibration systems/equipment.
• Develops maintenance and operational manuals for test systems.
• Responsible for approval of resource allocation for special test system repairs and upgrades.
• Prepares and achieves performance metrics for program deliverables.
• Supervises staff of 3-10 laboratory technicians.
• Participates in various special investigative studies as directed.

What You'll Need for Success:

• Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or obtain one with the first 90 days of employment.
• Supports a strong management culture by coaching and mentoring team members.
• Work with Construction and Materials technical staff to create and provide training to staff members.
• Responsible for assembling project team and assigning individual responsibilities.
• Understands project objectives and role of each team members.
• Supervises Appeal Laboratories.
• Works with team to ensure testing standard, safety, and project scope compliance.
• Prepares reports and analysis to manage risk and recommend necessary adjustments.
• Presents project status and prepares recommendations for improving the project workflow.
• May delegate low-level project tasks to assigned team member.
• Responsible for ensuring the Laboratories compliance with all AASHTO, ASTM, Indiana Test Method, Directives, and other established standards, as well as all applicable laboratory and workplace safety standards.
• Completes the scope of work while ensuring INDOT's quality, financial, risk management and policy expectations are met.
• Responsible for overall work progress and technical performance on project.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• A degree is not required. However, at least four (4) years of Laboratory testing, developing, and leading project teams…