Senior Traffic Mobility Engineer

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 :

As a Senior Traffic Engineer within the Traffic Mobility Office at the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the state’s roadway network. This position focuses on operational efficiency, capacity planning, mobility, and accessibility—particularly on the Interstate System and high-volume arterial routes.

This senior-level position requires a highly skilled traffic engineer who can lead complex technical analyses, strategic planning, and project coordination. You’ll be the go-to subject matter expert on traffic mobility, collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to enhance Indiana’s transportation infrastructure. You will utilize your proficiency in traffic analysis software including Synchro, PTV Vissim, PTV Vistro, HCS, Sidra, and others.

Why Join INDOT?

At INDOT, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming Indiana’s transportation network, driving innovative solutions for mobility and safety. This is an opportunity to lead critical projects, influence statewide policy, and work with top engineers in the field.

If you’re a seasoned traffic engineer ready to take on a role with high-impact responsibilities, apply today and help shape Indiana’s transportation future!

Location :

This position is located in INDOT’s Central Office Traffic Engineering Department, Indianapolis Area.

Salary :

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $85, Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

A Day in the Life :

The essential functions of this role are as follows :

• Scoping and coordination of limited access right-of-way protection activities. This includes scoping work on protective buying projects, coordination and review of permits, and other associated tasks.
• Complex traffic analysis including basic capacity analysis, speed data analysis, and microsimulation, in order to recommend effective solutions to identified needs on the state network.
• Scoping, coordination, and technical review of complex traffic mobility projects, including freeway and interchange projects, and arterial and intersection projects.
• Collaboration with other departments of the agency on topics including design, standards and policy, and others.
• Provide technical support and serve as a subject matter expert for statewide traffic engineering team.
• Involvement with research program to drive development of research-based solutions to traffic engineering needs.

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 :

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

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 :

Equal Employment Opportunity :

The State of Indiana is an Equal

Opportunity Employer