Associate Highway Engineer

Engineer Associate 

Indianapolis, IN (Onsite) 

6-month Contract-to-hire 

About the Job 

As an Associate Highway Engineer, you’ll be part of a team that supports highway design and plan review needs for new construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and other roadway projects. 

Whether you prefer a hybrid option or to collaborate in the office daily, Brooksource’s public sector client offers a schedule that will enhance your lifework balance. 

Responsibilities 

The essential functions may vary based on a design or review focus. 

Assist with design and drafting tasks to help develop roadway plans that support project objectives. 

Support the preparation of quantity calculations and basic construction cost estimates. 

Help identify and resolve routine technical or design challenges by applying engineering fundamentals. 

Work with higherlevel engineers and supervisors within the Highway Design team and other offices to gain guidance on unfamiliar or complex issues. 

Participate in Scope of Services and review meetings, upon request. 

Provide basic instructions to survey crews for collecting existing field condition data, following direction from senior engineers. 

Interpret survey results and incorporate them into design plans. Use computeraided design and drafting tools (CADD) such as MicroStation and InRoads after receiving training. 

Conduct field checks with supervision to understand site conditions and verify design accuracy. 

Review portions of plans to ensure alignment with the scope of services, field conditions, and applicable design standards. 

Assist with researching new design policies. 

Learn current design practices by attending training sessions, conferences, or reviewing trade publications and research. 

Assist in analyzing engineering data and preparing technical guidelines, training materials, and other support documents. 

Support management and senior engineers on special projects as requested. 

What We’re Looking For 

Technical competency with a desire for continuous learning and improvement. 

Demonstrated initiative in problem solving. 

Ability to establish good working relationships with other professionals. 

Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

Organizational, planning, and timemanagement skills. 

What You’ll Need for Success 

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. 

Engineering Intern (EI/EIT) certification preferred or the ability to obtain within one year. 

0–2 years of engineering experience; internship or coop experience in civil, transportation, or roadway engineering is helpful. 

Foundational knowledge of planning, design, or construction of highway or transportation project features (roads, pavement, bridges, or trafficrelated structures). 

Basic understanding of civil engineering methods and procedures related to roadway design. 

Familiarity with CADD functions; exposure to MicroStation or InRoads is preferred but not required. 

Ability to learn and apply federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and procedures governing road design. 

Ability to assist in preparing and reviewing design plans and reports. 

Ability to perform basic algebraic and trigonometric computations used in design operations. 

Familiarity with or willingness to learn roadway and roadside design guidance developed by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). 

Valid Indiana Driver’s License.