Construction Project Engineer
Date Posted: Nov 10, 2026
Requisition ID: 486718
Location:
Cloverdale, IN, US, 46120
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 Construction Project Engineer is responsible for contract management of the district's construction projects. You will work with designers, project managers, and agency leaders while providing on-site support of project scope, payments, construction methods and equipment, project progress, scheduling, and contractor forecasts. Additionally, you will manage a team of highway technicians (inspectors), helping to mentor and train them in testing materials and inspecting best practices while issuing feedback on performance. As part of INDOT's construction division, you have the ability to be a part of various complex projects, providing value in the service provided as quality assurance for all taxpayers in Indiana.
Candidates with no Engineer-in Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license are eligible to start as an Engineer Trainee which has a minimum salary of $59,800.
Candidates with an Engineer-in Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification are eligible to start as an Engineer 3 which has a minimum salary of $67,314.
Candidates with a Professional Engineer (PE) license are eligible to start as an Engineer 2 which has a minimum salary of $75,010.
Location:
This position is with INDOT's Crawfordsville District.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $75,010.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience. Use our Compensation Calculator (https://in.accessgov.com/spd/Forms/Page/spd/compensation-calculator/0) to view the total compensation package.
Construction Engineer:
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 will then be eligible for promotional increases upon achieving milestones, including passing the EIT exam, years of experience, and obtaining their professional engineering license.
A Day in the Life:
The essential elements of the job duties:
Delegate and coordinate work assignments for construction technicians and surveyors.
Coordinate the sampling and testing of aggregates, steel, asphalt, soils and all other materials.
Make recommendations to management related to change order.
Respond to inquiries from local public officials, news organizations and other interested parties.
Ensure that both INDOT and contractor employees are performing work in a safe manner in compliance with OSHA and other applicable standards, and reports deficiencies to appropriate office.
Maintain all files related to project in an orderly and usable manner.
Supervise preparation of final construction records, examines and approves contractor requests for payment.
Attend preconstruction and partnering meetings as INDOT representative.
Meet with affected property owners in the project area and works to resolve access restriction issues, drainage problems and other issues that may arise during construction.
Prepare and maintain daily project records and files, and oversees the work of technicians doing the same, including daily reports of materials placed, locations of work, work interruptions, contractor workforce size and composition, test results, and any other related information.
Prepare simple field drawings or sketches as necessary to implement and document minor changes to project specifications.
Prepare and submit a wide variety of documentation to the Final Review Office, and coordinates with the Final Review Office in the project closure process, answering questions and doing research as requested.
Teach certified technician classes and assist students in preparation for examinations.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
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 with or without notice.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
Must possess a valid Driver's License.
Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
Considerable knowledge in computer software programs.
Broad knowledge in construction material sampling and testing standards and Federal, State, and Departmental established test procedures and standards pertaining to materials.
Skill in operation, calibration and maintenance of materials testing/sampling equipment.
Limited knowledge of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Indiana Traffic Management (ITM) and INDOT specifications.
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 construction inspection for compliance with standards.
Ability to read and interpret highway and bridge plans and to identify errors and omissions.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
Registered Professional Engineers license in Indiana required; exceptions may be considered for candidates holding an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification who are actively pursuing PE licensure in Indiana, provided they are applying for a lower-level classification.
Working towards becoming a licensed Professional Engineer in Indiana.
Graduation in an approved engineering curriculum of four (4) years and a year of professional experience in engineering, civil engineering, transportation research, or a closely related field, with demonstrated ability to apply the required knowledge, skills, and competencies in a similar role.
Individuals should have the ability 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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