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Highway Design Engineering Assistant

Date Posted: Sep 22, 2025

Requisition ID: 465992

Location:

Seymour, IN, US, 47274

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:

Position is a highway design-engineering assistant within INDOT’s District Capital Program Management division. In this role you will generate standard detailed drawings using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software, including MicroStation, confers with higher level engineers and technicians to perform standard engineering design of various in-house design projects, such as culverts, traffic maintenance, traffic control, and general roadway plans. Under supervision, assist in the development of plans, specifications, and engineering estimates for various partial 3R and maintenance plans. You may design minor projects and maintenance projects and completes the associated plans from start to finish with little or no engineer assistance. Projects require broad technical knowledge in the planning and execution of detailed drawings from engineers’ notes and rough sketches. Must be able to become a proficient user of INDOT’s CADD software and possess a solid understanding of design policy and standards. Communicates regularly with engineers, technicians, Project Managers, and other stakeholders. Reports to the Design Manager or Lead Design Engineer.

Location:

This position is located in INDOT’s Seymour District.

CDL Positions:

Candidates with a current CDL and endorsements required by the district, will earn an additional $1 per hour.  Candidates without a CDL will be given 90 days to obtain their CDL and endorsements required by the district and will then earn an additional $1 per hour.  CDL training provided onsite by certified INDOT staff.

Salary:

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $53,222.00. 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:

+ Assists in overseeing the construction of highway road and bridge projects.

+ Assist in reviewing and interpreting plans, specifications and construction methods with contractors.

+ Assist in the preparation of simple and uncomplicated design plans or reviews similar plans designed by consultants for bridges, roads and related traffic projects.

+ Assist in plan development or oversees construction of simple field traffic features.

+ Assist in the review and inspection of bridges, as related to: maintenance, repair work or routine rehabilitation.

+ Participates in field inspections.

+ Revises old working plans to meet new standards

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:

Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

+ Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain one with the first 90 days of employment.

+ Some knowledge of highway statutory, departmental, and administrative laws, rules, and regulations.

+ Ability to prepare components of working plans for the construction of assigned highway projects.

+ Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.

+ Broad knowledge of Microsoft computer programs to include Word, Outlook, Excel, and Access; Ability to read and interpret road and bridge plans.

+ Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

+ Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

+ Ability to communicate technical problems with engineers.

+ Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.

+ Ability to apply computer functions to design work.

+ Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

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

+ Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) 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 and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

+ 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. 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 [email protected].

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