Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Civil Engineer

Date Posted: Jun 14, 2024

Requisition ID: 445005

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse 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.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, 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.

About the Indiana Department of Natural Resources:

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves, and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education.

Role Overview:

As a Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for working in the multi-disciplinary civil engineering field in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing specialties. In this position, you will be responsible for planning, designing, and writing specifications related to a specific engineering project. This position serves in the Sanitary and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Section of DNR Engineering. Experience in Design, Project Management, Auto Cad, and MS Projects or equivalent is required. Microsoft Office is utilized daily.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for current and future department projects and obtain required regulatory approvals.

• Review plans, specifications, and studies for department projects prepared by private consulting firms and review submittals from contractors and suppliers.

• Assist in design of projects owned, operated, or under the maintenance/repair responsibility of DNR.

• Perform engineering analyses along with developing plans and specifications for the projects.

• Stay current with advances in the engineering practice, and with statutes, codes, rules, and policies, and provide input for legislative proposals.

• Review engineering models to determine if they meet standards and make recommendations on specifications and plans.

• Prepare and submit for permits based upon design criteria as established by relevant codes and regulations.

• Prepare and provide expert testimony in hearings.

• Serve as a technical expert for field meetings, incident, and emergency conditions.

• Assist with topographic data collection and survey interpretation as needed.

  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.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Geotechnical, Structural Engineering, or a related field.

• A minimum of two (2) years of related technical work experience.

• Be willing to travel with an appropriate accommodation.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer within the State of Indiana (preferred), Engineer Intern in the State of Indiana, having passed the fundamentals of engineering examination, or as a licensed professional in Indiana with extensive experience in engineering geology, with a focus on dam and water resources projects.

• Proficiency or the ability to quickly become skilled in various engineering software applications.

• Ability to effectively coordinate the work of others in assigning responsibilities and coordinating engineering design work.

• Effective communication skills.

• Ability to analyze a situation or problem and determine the most reliable and cost-effective solution.

• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with consulting engineers, governmental representatives, and contractors.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

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

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k 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

• 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. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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