Seasonal Engineering Design
Fort Wayne, IN, US, 46808
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:
This position will be responsible for assisting with development and production of plans, specifications, and engineering estimates for various road and/or bridge projects.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $16.24 an hour.
Location:
This position is located in INDOT’s Fort Wayne District, Capital Program Management Department.
A Day in the Life:
The essential elements of the job duties:
- Assists in the development of detailed bridge and/or road, traffic, and maintenance plans for a variety of transportation projects prepared for the Fort Wayne District office; assist design engineers and project managers in conducting studies to assess feasibility and soundness of proposed project designs and to recommend changes based on findings regarding roadway and structure improvement type projects
- Candidate may participate in the development of preliminary and detailed bridge and roadway plans and standard detail drawings using CADD; drawings may include drainage, traffic maintenance/traffic control, general roadway, structures, rights-of-way, and signals, etc.
- Assists in calculating, summarizing, and reviewing plan quantities, including pavement, earthwork and seeding quantities, etc.
- Assists in the collection and analyses of field data as necessary
- Assists with the project management, accounting, utility coordination, and right-of-way functions related to project development
- Assists with special projects
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:
This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- Currently enrolled or recent graduate of a Civil Engineering, CADD or closely related program
- Considerable knowledge in use of computers and various application software such as CADD, MS Office, and various data base programs.
- Ability to understand and interpret a variety of Civil Engineering principles
- Cooperative with coworkers
- Possess good oral and written communication skills
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.
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. 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 jobs@spd.IN.gov.
Nearest Major Market: Fort Wayne
