"Alerted.org

Highway Engineering Assistant

Date Posted: Apr 24, 2025

Requisition ID: 459770

Location:

West Lafayette, IN, US, 47906

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:

This role serves as the Technician Supervisor and Program Manager for INDOT’s Specialized Testing Programs. This includes but is not limited to the Skid Accident Reduction Program, FWD Pavement Design/Rehab Program, Ground Penetrating Radar, NDT Testing of Bridge Decks, 3D Laser, testing for Research Projects and the IRI Smoothness Testing Program. For all Specialized Field-Testing Programs incumbent oversees scheduling, testing protocols, calibration to standards, data quality, initial analysis, system upgrades and repair, technical training of technicians, and successful completion of performance metrics. In this role you will provide supervisory oversight for employee performance and is accountable for 9 research technicians who report directly to this position.

Salary:

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $59,800.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

Location:

This position is located in INDOT’s Research and Development Center, West Lafayette, Indiana.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

+ 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 oversees upgrading and repair of multiple (currently 12) 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 crews and 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 performance metrics for program deliverables.

+ Supervises staff of 9 research technicians (HEA3 & HEA4).

+ Presents testing equipment and concepts for visitors, university students and federal highway staff; and

+ Participates in various research studies as directed.

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.

What You'll Need for Success:

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either

+ Associate degree in related area or a minimum of four years of job-related experience.

+ Extensive training/experience in related safety (including MUTCD), project management, electro-mechanical, theory and practice and related standards and regulations.

+ Extensive training and technical knowledge in operation and calibration to standards of testing equipment.

+ General knowledge of statistics, sampling protocols, and data quality.

+ Extensive knowledge in repairing and upgrading electro-mechanical, specialized testing equipment and vehicle fleet budget.

+ Broad knowledge of scheduling and budgetary practices and applicable software

+ Ability to supervise and train technicians on complex testing equipment, and the ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

+ Must be able to operate Specialized Testing Systems, travel overnight and acquire a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL.)

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

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 [email protected].

Current Employee? Click here (https://performancemanager8.successfactors.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte\_company=indianaoff) to apply.