Highway Engineer

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. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

About the Role

The Work Zone Safety (WZS) Engineer supports INDOT's mission to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable transportation operations by providing engineering expertise in work zone safety and temporary traffic control. This position ensures compliance with federal requirements and supports improved safety, mobility, and the reduction of work zone-related delays.

This classification participates in INDOT's Engineer Progression Program, progressing from foundational engineering tasks toward independent technical authority through a three-tier model. You will begin as an Engineer Trainee, learning standards and performing tasks under guidance. As you advance to a Licensed Engineer, you will perform independent analyses and project-level decisions with full technical responsibility. Eventually, you may progress to a Senior Engineer role, providing statewide subject matter expertise, leading complex reviews, and mentoring junior staff.

A Day in the Life

In this role, you will serve as a resource for proposal development and research, ensuring milestones and implementation strategies are established accurately. You will assist supervisors in strategic planning and participate in project reviews to ensure plans reflect scope, field conditions, and sound engineering judgment. Your day-to-day involves coordinating programs, interpreting laws and regulations, and reviewing plans for economic and technical feasibility.

You will assist in developing research and technology roadmaps to improve product quality, reviewing proposals for accuracy and potential implementation. Your responsibilities include organizing and conducting engineering investigations and field observations, as well as assisting in laboratory testing with research-grade equipment. You will also participate in Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs, analyzing field data and reviewing plans for conformance to design criteria.

Location and Hiring Context

This position is based in INDOT's Indianapolis District. Candidates with an Engineering degree and a current Engineer in Training (EIT) license, but without a professional license, may be hired at a lower minimum salary and are eligible for promotional increases upon achieving milestones, including obtaining their Professional Engineering license. Upon obtaining a Professional Engineer license, the salary traditionally starts at an annual salary of $75,010, though this may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Equal 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 jobs@spd.IN.gov.