Traffic Investigations Engineer
Date Posted: Jan 30, 2026
Requisition ID: 471439
Location:
Greenfield, IN, US, 46140
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:
The Traffic Investigations Engineer leads the Traffic Investigations team in an effort to produce effective traffic solutions for our internal and external customers. These solutions often include immediate changes to our signs, markings, and signals as well as the issuance of Official Actions for any change to regulations. They lead our communications efforts for the traffic team in regards to customer service cases, writing campaigns, legislative inquiries, and tort claims. Additionally, they assist in the planning and development of a safer, more efficient transportation infrastructure through future safety and mobility projects for the district.
Engineer Trainee:
A Professional Engineering license is not required for this position. Candidates who have an Engineering degree but do not hold a professional license may be hired at a lower minimum salary and are eligible for promotional increases upon achieving milestones, including passing the EIT exam, years of experience, and obtaining their professional engineering license. Upon obtaining an EIT the salary traditionally starts at an annual salary of $67,314 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
Location:
This position is located in INDOT's Greenfield District Office, Technical Services Department.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Assists in overseeing the construction of highway road and bridge projects.
Assist in reviewing and interpreting plans, specifications and construction methods with contractors.
Assist in the preparation of simple and uncomplicated design plans or reviews similar plans designed by consultants for bridges, roads and related traffic projects.
Assist in plan development or oversees construction of simple field traffic features.
Assist in the review and inspection of bridges, as related to: maintenance, repair work or routine rehabilitation.
Provides limited engineering work in the engineering services and support fields, research geotechnical engineering, land surveying and special services.
Participates in field inspections.
Revises old working plans to meet new standards
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:
Knowledge of the engineering principles and practices typically developed through application of higher education to the highway industry and accumulating a level of experience that can be acknowledged through professional achievement.
Some knowledge of highway statutory, departmental, and administrative laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to prepare components of working plans for the construction of assigned highway projects.
Ability to perform the algebraic, trigonometric, and higher mathematical computations applied to design operations.
Ability to communicate technical problems with other engineers.
Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
Ability to apply computer functions to design work.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
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
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 jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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