Materials and Tests Technical Support Engineer

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 76,518 - 93,522; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Paid holidays

Education Reimbursement Program

Free Parking

Job summary

The State of Indiana, Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), is seeking a Materials and Tests Technical Support Engineer in Indianapolis to manage content for the M&T website and related systems. The role focuses on coordinating with AWP groups, reviewing enhancements, and advising on specification changes.

Primary duties include serving as INDOT’s materials representative, supporting district testing, and providing engineering expertise.

Qualifications

• PE license in Indiana required or must be obtained.
• Must possess a valid Indiana driver’s license.
• Broad knowledge of civil/transportation disciplines and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering policies and plans for major programs.
• Provide budgetary information and long-range planning support.
• Evaluate policies and implement revisions with statewide impact.
• Lead or support projects with engineering and economic analyses.

Skills

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Driver's license

Civil/Transportation knowledge

Analytical thinking

Tools

CAD

Spreadsheets

Databases

Scheduling

Job description

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Materials and Tests Technical Support Engineer

Date Posted: Jul 24, 2026

Requisition ID: 481263

Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46219

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 purpose of this position is to provide technical support to the Division of Materials and Tests, their District Testing counterparts, and Construction user customers by managing content posted to the M&T website, contents of network drives, contents of Sharepoint drives, AASHTOWare Project (AWP), and connected applications. The positional serves as INDOT's materials representative for AWP technical groups as our voice for necessary enhancements and to review enhancements proposed by other agencies. The position also serves as an advisor to the Standard Specification Committee on AWP's feasibility to accommodate a specification change.

Location:
This position is with INDOT’s Central Office in Indianapolis.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at$85,020.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculatorto view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Develop engineering policies and plans projects concerned with unique or controversial problems which have a significant impact on major organizational programs.
• Provide budgetary information, researches and makes recommendations to assist with long range planning.
• Evaluateengineering policies, recommends revisions, and approves and implementspolicies.
• Evaluate the impact of changes to engineering policies, procedures and standards having statewide implications, makes recommendations to supervisor, integrates changes in existing programs, and directs research and evaluation efforts.

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.

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:

• Registered Professional Engineers license in Indiana required.
• Must possess a valid Indiana driver’s license.
• Broad knowledge of civil/transportation disciplines. Understanding of department design standards, policies, and practices. Understanding of the NEPA and NHPA processes. Knowledge of various computer applications such as CAD, spreadsheets, databases, and scheduling. Knowledge of various forms of traffic operations analysis such as capacity analysis and crash analysis. Knowledge of alternatives development, decision-making, and engineering economic analysis.
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications, define problems, collect appropriate data, establish facts, define, and communicate with stakeholders and draw valid engineering solutions. Must be able to handle routine and sensitive contacts with government officials, consulting firms/contractors and the public.
• Ability to identify problems; determine accuracy and relevance of information; use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
• Ability to plan and develop engineering projects with unique or controversial problems and/or novel engineering related concepts and approaches.

A degree is not required. However, at least four (4) years of professional experience in engineering, civil engineering, transportation research, or a closely related field. Two (2) years of experience as a group or project leader providing work direction and training to engineering technicians and/or lower-level engineers, or two (2) years experience in conducting engineering-related research applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

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 to401(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
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parkingfor most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learningaccess

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 [e-mail] .