Materials Engineer
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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.
The salary for this position is commensurate based upon education and/or work experience.
This position is a Testing Material Manager Engineer.
About the Job:
The Materials Engineer administers the District Qualified Technician and Independent Assurance Programs, including supervising a team of technicians. Incumbent develops and provides continuing education training for field and laboratory personnel. Incumbent administers District contract material records using SiteManager Project Management programs, and administers and maintains Certified Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Producer Program plan. Incumbent represents the organization in resolving HMA contract issues, and assures compliance with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Safety Policy and Procedures. This position reports directly to the Highway Engineer Supervisor 4 in Testing.
A Day in the Life:
- Administers and maintains Certified Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Producer Program;
- Schedules and attends HMA audits;
- Represents the organization in resolving HMA issues on district contracts;
- Reviews and approves HMA mix designs for contract usage;
- Supervise subordinate Independent Assurance Technicians;
- Monitors and tracks qualified and certified technician qualifications;
- Administers district contract material records using SiteManager Project Management Program;
- Assists in contract material record certification;
- Develops and provides training, guidance and direction in the development of district testing for
- field and laboratory personnel;
- Acts as staff technical liaison for Construction and Industry on a variety of issues; and,
- Performs other related dutes as assigned.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited school; Twelve months experience as a Transportation Engineer (Preferred); Licensed as Registered Professional Engineer in Indiana (Preferred - Non licensed engineer will be under slotted); Twelve months experience as group or project leader providing work direction and training to engineering technicians and/or lower level engineers (Preferred), or twelve months experience in conducting engineering related research (conducting engineering related research only applies to staff specialist positions);
- Must possess valid driver's license;
What You'll Need for Success:
- Considerable knowledge in Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access programs;
- Broad knowledge in construction materials sampling and testing standards, federal, state, and departmental established test procedure and standards pertaining to materials;
- Skill in operation, calibration and maintenance of materials testing/sampling equipment;
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions;
- Ability to maintain and complete accurate and concise reports;
- Specialized knowledge of, and ability to apply, a variety of Federal, State, and local guidelines, manuals and regulations for purposes of materials inspection for compliance with standards;
- Specialized knowledge and experience in laboratory testing materials and procedures;
- Ability to write technical communications for requisitioning equipment and supplies;
- Excellent time management skills;
- Limited knowledge of American Association of State Highway Transportation (AASHTO), American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), Indiana Test Meathods (ITM), and INDOT specifications;
- Ability to work independently; and,
- Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with technical and nontechnical persons.
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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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