Assistant Concrete Engineer
Work for Indiana
Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion – Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
About 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.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of this role.
The salary for this position is commensurate based upon education and/or work experience.
About the Job:
As a Assistant Concrete Engineer, you will provide assistance, coordination, and direction in concrete materials and other materials as assigned. This position will report to and is accountable to the Concrete Engineer.
A Day in the Life:
- Assists with the improvement of current concreting practices through the evaluation and incorporation of new concrete products and procedures by means of preparing draft quality specification and testing revisions;
- Reviews contract documents including plans and unique special provisions for concrete related issues and items;
- Assists with evaluation of submittals, coordination of testing, and maintaining the various QPLs that are the responsibility of the Concrete Group;
- Reviews lab data for concrete investigations and initiatives;
- Assists in Process Quality Assurance Reviews of District Testing functions;
- Assists in review, monitoring, and auditing of QC/QA Programs;
- Assists in training of the Producer Certified Technicians;
- Assists in activities of the Failed Materials Committee, including forensic and failed material investigations;
- Assists District personnel with problems related to the testing of materials and specification interpretation/understanding;
- Assists with the review of annual Industry plant inspection reports;
- Communicates, as necessary, with manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors;
- Acts as a liaison for industry groups;
- Receives and acts upon various other assignments as directed by the Concrete Engineer.
- Assists with the preliminary evaluation of all potential new concrete products submitted to the INDOT New Products Committee;
- Performs related work as required or assigned.
What You'll Need for Success:
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Must be a Licensed & Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Indiana, or on track to become licensed and registered in Indiana.
- Basic knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and methods as applied to the testing of highway materials achieved through attainment of an engineering degree and practical experience in the testing of highway materials;
- Knowledge of and the ability to apply the AASHTO, ASTM, and INDOT Test Methods;
- Knowledge of and familiarity with the construction methods applicable to concrete construction projects.
- Knowledge of INDOT computer programs including program capabilities, limitations, input requirements, and output options;
- Ability to read, interpret, and analyze civil engineering plans, roadway details, maps, and specifications;
- Ability to communicate technical information to professionals, and non-technical audiences, both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to effectively communicate, establish, and maintain a cooperative working relationship with INDOT personnel, FHWA, other outside agencies, and industry representatives;
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) and vision/dental coverages
- Wellness program (offers premiums discount for the medical plan)
- Health savings account (includes bi-weekly state contribution)
- Deferred compensation account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- Group life insurance
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
- Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs
- 12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- New Parent Leave
- Free Parking
- Free LinkedIn Learning
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.