SJCA Inc. is seeking a full-time Bridge Engineer to join our Indianapolis office.

SJCA is a leading civil engineering firm with offices in Indianapolis, Evansville, Washington, South Bend, and in Columbus, Ohio.  We provide professional infrastructure design services to state, municipal, and private sector clients, specializing in transportation design.  We are a growing firm with a variety of exciting projects and excellent potential for personal growth and achievement.  We take pride in rewarding and supporting our employees, and in treating them with the respect they deserve.  SJCA believes in work-life balance and works with employees to achieve a schedule and workload that is appropriate.  At SJCA, we value you as a person, support your professional growth and development, and want you to succeed.

The Bridge Engineer position offers excellent growth opportunities to become project manager handling multiple projects.

Job duties include the following:

• Perform bridge and small structure inspections and complete any associated reports and load ratings.
• Perform hand and software supported bridge analysis and design computations.
• Visit project sites locally and throughout the Indiana and other Midwest locations to perform bridge and small structure inspections, verify existing conditions during design, and provide construction support engineering.
• Coordinate with other disciplines within the transportation department including but not limited to survey, roadway, drainage, planning and environmental.

 

Requirements for this Position

 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

• 2 or more years of experience in bridge inspection, bridge design and detailing and related transportation structures/facilities.
• Experience using the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Manual, INDOT Bridge Design Manual.
• Experience with Bridge Inspection Reference Manual and INDOT Bridge Inspection Manual, and BRAGI.

• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• A valid driver’s license is required
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.

• Possess excellent time management skills.

Additional Desired Skills and Experience

• Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges (FHWA-NHI-130055 or FHWA-NHI-130056)
• Underwater Bridge Inspection (FHWA-NHI-130091)
• ACDI Commercial Diver or Commercial Surface Supply Air Diver
• Professional Engineer license

 

Qualified candidates may expect competitive compensation, commensurate with experience, and an excellent benefits package.

SJCA offers:

• A fun, casual work environment on the north side of Indy
• Free refreshments and snacks
• Flexible work hours
• The option to work remotely at times
• A comprehensive benefit package including choice of two medical plans, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability insurance, and a Health Savings Account option.
• A 401k retirement savings plan with 3% employer contribution.
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Staff outings and other fun social activities
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid holidays and a generous amount of Paid Time Off.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, Please submit your resume with cover letter as one attachment.  Please include your desired salary range in your cover letter.

SJCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are seeking an experienced Hydraulics/Hydrology Engineer to join our Indianapolis team.

SJCA is a leading civil engineering firm with offices in Indianapolis, Evansville, South Bend, and in Columbus, Ohio.  We provide professional infrastructure design services to state, municipal, and private sector clients, specializing in transportation design.  We are a growing firm with a variety of exciting projects and excellent potential for personal growth and achievement.  We take pride in rewarding and supporting our employees, and in treating them with the respect they deserve.  SJCA believes in work-life balance and works with employees to achieve a schedule and workload that is appropriate.  At SJCA, we value you as a person, support your professional growth and development, and want you to succeed.

Job duties and responsibilities include the following:

 

• Develop the design approaches and manage project and task functions on hydraulics/stormwater design projects associated with road, bridge and trail projects
• Develop design solutions to resolve historical flooding. Provide design guidance on projects such as watershed modeling, floodplain analysis, bridge hydraulics, scour evaluations, pipe sizing and permitting
• Develop design documentation reports for INDOT projects and municipalities
• May support hydraulic and stormwater projects in other offices
• Monitor performance indicators, budgets, schedules, and manage risk
• Opportunity to provide training, coaching, and mentoring for junior level staff

 

Requirements for this Position

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Indiana PE license, or ability to obtain through reciprocity
• Minimum 4 years of related experience
• Proven project delivery with strong interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated and adaptable, including the capability to learn virtual collaboration tools
• Ability to work remotely based on business operations and the needs of the firm
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with HEC-RAS, TR-20, Arc GIS, and HY-8 is desired
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• A valid driver’s license is required
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.

• Possess excellent time management skills.

Qualified candidates may expect competitive compensation, commensurate with experience, and an excellent benefits package.

SJCA offers:

• A fun, casual work environment on the north side of Indy
• Free refreshments and snacks
• Flexible work hours
• The option to work remotely at times
• A comprehensive benefit package including choice of two medical plans, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability insurance, and a Health Savings Account option.
• A 401k retirement savings plan with 3% employer contribution.
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid holidays and a generous amount of Paid Time Off.

 

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, Please submit your resume with cover letter as one attachment.  Please include your desired salary range in your cover letter.

SJCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are looking for individuals with excellent communication and leadership skills. We are a growing firm with a variety of exciting projects and excellent potential for personal growth and achievement. We have an excellent reputation for the quality of our projects and meeting client’s deadlines. Our smaller size provides a friendly atmosphere, the ability to be involved in many aspects within the company and flexibility in regards to work schedules. SJCA offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision and 401K. SJCA is an equal opportunity employer.

This position has excellent potential for personal achievement including potential for future parternship.

Typical Tasks

• Management of Roadway projects including coordination with client, prime and sub consultant.
• Design or manage staff for the design of Roadway projects including horizontal alignment, vertical alignment, drainage design, ditch profile, guardrail calculations and super elevation diagrams
• Supervise/Design and prepare plans for small structure projects
• Assist in preparing CAD drawings using GEOPAK, INROADS and MICROSTATION software
• Supervise staff developing construction plans from engineering design calculations.
• Supervise or perform quantity calculations and cost estimate for projects
• Supervise/ Design and prepare erosion control plans
• Supervise/Design and prepare plans for Roundabouts
• Supervise/ Prepare plans for maintenance of traffic of roadway projects
• Attend various meetings such as field check, public information, hearing and pre-construction

Experience Required

• BSCE and PE License with minimum 8 years of experience in roadway design
• Licensed PE in Indiana and/or Ohio
• Experience preparing roadway plans for DOT projects
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• A valid driver’s license is required

We are seeking a Senior Roadway PM Engineer for our Indianapolis office.

SJCA is a leading civil engineering firm with offices in Indianapolis, Evansville, Washington, South Bend, and in Columbus, Ohio.  We provide professional infrastructure design services to state, municipal, and private sector clients, specializing in transportation design.  We are a growing firm with a variety of exciting projects and excellent potential for personal growth and achievement.  We take pride in rewarding and supporting our employees, and in treating them with the respect they deserve.  SJCA believes in work-life balance and works with employees to achieve a schedule and workload that is appropriate.  At SJCA, we value you as a person, support your professional growth and development, and want you to succeed.

The Senior Roadway Project Manager position responsibilities will also include coordinating with other disciplines throughout the plan development process and directing technicians. The Engineer will have the opportunity to serve as a Project Manager on roadway projects. Engineer will have the opportunity to advance their career on either a purely technical track or a blend of technical and project management.

 

Job duties include the following:

 

• Design of Roadway projects including horizontal alignment, vertical alignment, drainage design, ditch profile, guardrail calculations and super elevation diagrams.
• Coordination with client, prime, and sub consultant.
• Design analysis and management of staff for the design of roadway projects
• Supervise/Design and prepare plans for small structure projects
• Review or assist in preparing CAD drawings using GEOPAK, INROADS and MICROSTATION software
• Supervise staff developing construction plans from engineering design calculations.
• Supervise or perform quantity calculations and cost estimate for projects
• Supervise/Design and prepare erosion control plans
• Supervise/Design and prepare plans for traffic design, signals, intersection design, lighting and signing design
• Supervise/Prepare plans for maintenance of traffic of roadway projects
• Attend various meetings such as field check, public information, hearing and pre-construction

Requirements for this Position

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
  
• PE License, licensed in Indiana
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in roadway design.
• Experience preparing roadway plans for DOT projects
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• A valid driver’s license is required
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.

• Possess excellent time management skills.
• Prior project management experience is preferred.

Qualified candidates may expect competitive compensation, commensurate with experience, and an excellent benefits package.

SJCA offers:

• A fun, casual work environment on the north side of Indy
• Free refreshments and snacks
• Flexible work hours
• The option to work remotely at times
• A comprehensive benefit package including choice of two medical plans, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability insurance, and a Health Savings Account option.
• A 401k retirement savings plan with 3% employer contribution.
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid holidays and a generous amount of Paid Time Off.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, Please submit your resume with cover letter as one attachment.  Please include your desired salary range in your cover letter.

SJCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Typical Tasks

• Design of Roadway projects including horizontal alignment, vertical alignment, drainage design, ditch profile, guardrail calculations and super elevation diagrams
• Design and prepare plans for small structure projects
• Assist in preparing CAD drawings using GEOPAK, INROADS and MICROSTATION software
• Assist in developing construction plans from engineering design calculations.
• Perform quantity calculations and cost estimate for projects
• Design and prepare erosion control plans
• Design and prepare plans for Roundabouts
• Prepare plans for maintenance of traffic of roadway projects
• Attend various meetings such as field check, public information, hearing and pre-construction

Experience Required

• BSCE, 4 years of experience in roadway design
• Licensed PE in Indiana or Ohio; or ability to obtain Indiana or Ohio PE within 6 months of hire
• Experience preparing roadway plans for DOT projects
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• A valid driver’s license is required

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR, INDIANAPOLIS

SJCA Inc. is seeking a full-time Construction Inspector to work on projects in the Indy Metro area.

SJCA is a leading civil engineering firm, specializing in transportation design, that has been growing consistently for the past 20 years.  We offer a variety of exciting projects and excellent potential for professional growth and achievement.  We take pride in rewarding and supporting our employees, and in treating them with the respect they deserve.  SJCA believes in work-life balance and works with employees to achieve a schedule and workload that is appropriate.  At SJCA, we value you as a person, support your professional growth and development, and want you to succeed.

The Construction Inspector will work in a team environment.  Construction Inspectors ensure that construction meets local and national codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications.  Construction inspectors on our team examine highways and streets.  They perform an initial check during the first phase of construction and follow up inspections throughout the project.  Upon completion of the project, they perform a final, comprehensive inspection and provide written and oral feedback related to their findings.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform inspection and observation of construction projects
  
• Document daily inspection activities.
• Act as the liaison between the client/designer and Department of Construction Services
• Maintain frequent communication with project designer and Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) or Local Planning Authority (LPA).
• Review work plans, constructability reviews, and site inspections during construction.
• Position includes approximately 20% office coordination between phone and emails and 80% travel to do field checks

  Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

 

• Basic computer knowledge and skills. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Possess good organizational skills and ability to manage many tasks simultaneously.
• Possess good time management skills and time recording skills.
• Ability to complete multiple projects within established schedules.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of INDOT Certified Technician Program
• 2 years of experience in the inspection of federally and locally funded transportation projects preferred.
• INDOT Material Testing Certification
• Knowledge of INDOT standards and procedures.

 

Qualified candidates may expect competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.

SJCA offers:

• Great company culture with a close-knit supportive team
• A fun, casual work environment on the north side of Indy
• Free refreshments and snacks
• Flexible work hours
• A comprehensive benefit package including choice of two medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, and Health Savings Account option.
• 401k retirement savings plan with 3% employer contribution.
• Professional development opportunities and career path advancement
• Paid holidays and a generous amount of Paid Time Off.

 

Please submit your resume and cover letter as one attachment.  Please include your desired wage range in your cover letter.   SJCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CONSTRUCTION RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE (RPR), INDIANAPOLIS

SJCA Inc. is seeking a full-time Construction Resident Project Representative to work on projects in the Indy Metro area.

 

SJCA is a leading civil engineering firm, specializing in transportation design, that has been growing consistently for the past 20 years.  We offer a variety of exciting projects and excellent potential for professional growth and achievement.  We take pride in rewarding and supporting our employees, and in treating them with the respect they deserve.  SJCA believes in work-life balance and works with employees to achieve a schedule and workload that is appropriate.  At SJCA, we value you as a person, support your professional growth and development, and want you to succeed.

The Construction RPR will work in a team environment.  The Construction RPR is responsible for keeping track of daily construction operations to assure that the project is being constructed per the contract documents and construction plans.  They are there to reduce, and if possible eliminate, the potential for construction defects or deficiencies.  The RPR must be organized, communicate effectively with the Client, Contractor, and Engineer, and always research and plan ahead as much as possible.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

 

• Reviews project documents for errors, seeking resolution before construction letting or preconstruction conference, whichever is applicable.
• Attends public, preconstruction, scheduling, partnering, and other meetings as required.
• Responds to inquiries from local public officials, news organizations, and other interested parties.
• Meets 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.
• Maintains all project files in an orderly and usable manner including, but not limited to, daily project reports, submittals, certifications, invoices, correspondence, and change orders.  Oversees inspectors’ work 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.
• Prepares progress reports, special reports relating to problems and delays, and examines and approves daily field reports prepared by others.
• Coordinates work assignments of inspectors.
• Examines and approves contractor requests for payment.
• Prepares final construction records per SJCA and client specifications.
• Prepares as-built plans, field drawings, or sketches as necessary to implement and document minor changes to project specifications.
• Represents SJCA and our clients in an honorable and professional manner.
• Ensures that all project employees are safely performing work in compliance with OSHA and other applicable standards. Report deficiencies to the appropriate authority when necessary.

• Position includes approximately 15% office coordination between phone and emails and 85% travel and remote work from a worksite.

  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

 

• Basic computer knowledge and skills. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Possess good organizational skills and ability to manage many tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to maintain and complete accurate and concise reports.

• Ability to read and interpret plans and identify errors and omissions.
• Possess good time management skills and time recording skills.
• Ability to complete multiple projects within established schedules.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of INDOT Certified Technician Program and High school diploma or equivalent OR Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have valid transportation.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in the inspection of federally and locally funded transportation projects preferred.

• INDOT Materials Testing Certifications
• Knowledge of INDOT standards and procedures
• Specialized knowledge of and ability to apply a variety of requirements including Federal, State, and local guidelines, manuals, and regulations for construction inspection purposes and compliance with standards.

Qualified candidates may expect competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.

SJCA offers:

• Great company culture with a close-knit supportive team
• A fun, casual work environment on the north side of Indy
• Free refreshments and snacks
• A comprehensive benefit package including choice of two medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, and Health Savings Account option.
• 401k retirement savings plan with 3% employer contribution.
• Professional development opportunities and career path advancement
• Paid holidays and a generous amount of Paid Time Off.

 

Please submit your resume and cover letter as one attachment.  Please include your desired wage range in your cover letter.   SJCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 

 

 

SJCA Inc. is seeking a full-time Utility Coordinator to join our Indiana Transportation team.

SJCA is a leading civil engineering firm that provides professional infrastructure design services to state, municipal, and private sector clients, specializing in transportation design.  We are a growing firm with a variety of exciting projects and excellent potential for personal growth and achievement.  We take pride in rewarding and supporting our employees, and in treating them with the respect they deserve.  SJCA believes in work-life balance and works with employees to achieve a schedule and workload that is appropriate.  At SJCA, we value you as a person, support your professional growth and development, and want you to succeed.

The Utility Coordinator performs the work of identifying, coordinating, mitigating and/or relocating utility facilities that are impacted by highway improvement projects throughout Indiana.  Typical responsibilities include the following:

• Frequent communications with utilities, review of Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Local Public Agency (LPA) or local design plans, review of utility relocation work plans, constructability reviews of proposed relocations, preparation of agreements and site inspections during construction.
• Act as the liaison between client/designer and the utilities.
• 90% office coordination between phone and emails and 10% travel to do field check meetings.

Requirements for this Position

 

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field OR, four or more years of experience in highway or utility industries with prior utility coordination experience.
• Minimum of one year in utility coordination and/or utility relocation efforts.
• INDOT utility coordination certification.

• Experience coordinating with utilities, utility design, DOT projects

• Ability to read and understand highway and bridge plans and specifications.
• Ability to upload documents into INDOT UMS preferred.
• Proficiency in MicroStation CAD to review utility conflicts and relocation design provided by the utilities, and to prepare master relocation drawings.
• Experience in development and/or review of utility relocation designs.
• Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites and comply with all applicable safety codes and requirements.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.

• Possess excellent time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate on projects and interface with clients
• Ability to complete multiple projects within established schedules.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualified candidates may expect competitive compensation, commensurate with experience, and an excellent benefits package, in addition to working with a great team.

SJCA offers:

• A fun, casual work environment on the north side of Indy
• Free refreshments and snacks
• Flexible work hours
• The option to work remotely at times
• A comprehensive benefit package including choice of two medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, and Health Savings Account option.
• A 401k retirement savings plan with 3% employer contribution.
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Staff outings and other fun social activities
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid holidays and a generous amount of Paid Time Off.

 

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, Please submit your resume with cover letter as one attachment.  Please include your desired salary range in your cover letter.

SJCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.