Engineering Design Draftsman
Fort Wayne, IN, US, 46809
Work for Indiana
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 Adjutant General's Office:
The Adjutant General’s Office (AGO) provides a dynamic workplace while serving the Indiana National Guard at its various facilities throughout the state. AGO’s programs and projects offer exciting opportunities for professionals in many fields - from maintenance repair to cadre to civil engineers - looking to begin or advance their careers. AGO offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as an outstanding work/life balance. AGO offers agency specific benefits, such as an opportunity to work an alternative work schedule, a spot bonus program to reward hardworking employees, and a chance to work with military and federal partners.
Role Overview:
You will serve as a senior engineering design draftsman to assist engineers in the planning, preparation, and design of such visual drawings as blueprints, charts, graphs, and maps. You will draw rough and detailed scale plans and calculate estimated quantities of materials needed for a particular project. You must be able to obtain and hold a Secret Security Clearance from the Federal Government.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $34,216.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Implement Electronic Records Library Project consisting of archival, organization and
- of hardcopy blueprints and other Quality Department Records.
- Manage Project Status Database to include collecting, updating, data entry and develop
- new operational processes.
- Research and compile technical information associated with the projects, to provide
- inputs to the detailed design and construction stage of projects in all areas of engineering.
- Interpret drawings and implements revisions provided by engineers.
- Oversee the close-out process. Assists with final records such as RF is, close-out records,
- warranties, and evaluate information to ensure compliance with contract documents.
- Track section taskers and due dates, ensuring action items completes on time.
- Develop tracking metrics for both pre-award and awarded design and construction
- contracts.
- Create and maintain contract management project database. Implements and enforces
- standardized project updates for weekly status reports.
- Responsible for maintenance of computer software and other technologies.
- Analyze and synthetize data, maintain charts and track licenses.
- Knowledge of clerical procedures involved in the gathering and compiling of statistical data and the preparation of reports for design and construction progress.
- Working knowledge of computer software systems and data entry procedures, to include Microsoft Office suite.
- Interpret leadership intent and requirements with minimal supervision, then develop contract priorities for project managers to meet mission needs
- Effective communication skills.
- Schedule and attend engineering services meetings, as required by Engineer Services Officer or Project Managers, maintains accurate meeting minutes for dissemination to concerned parties.
- Perform duties such assisting program managers in designing and executing contracted energy conservation projects to include completing design requirements, coordinating with contractors and customers to ensure minimal impact to customers, and conducting construction site visits to ensure progress of work.
- Conducting analysis of energy conservation by reviewing utility bills, engineer utility estimates, and on-site monitoring.
- Developing energy cost-savings measures in both construction design and on-site modifications to reduce utility costs.
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.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- Must have as a minimum an Associate Degree in Architectural Drafting, Design Technology or have documented an equivalent of four years’ experience in the engineering field and display a practical knowledge of mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Extensive knowledge of basic operations, services, and activities of assigned engineering programs.
- Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of contract administration, negotiation, and management techniques.
- High level of proficiency in office systems i.e., MS Word, Excel, Adobe, and data management systems.
- Ability to obtain a favorable military clearance to obtain an access card.
- Basic project level budget estimation, preparation, monitoring and control.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Fort Wayne
