Seasonal Geotechnical Engineering Assistant

Seasonal Geotechnical Engineering Assistant

Date Posted : Oct 4, 2024

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.

Requisition ID : 450647

Location : Indianapolis, IN, US, 46219

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 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 :

Serves as an Engineering Technician for INDOT Office, Lab and Field support for the MSE Wall retrofit Contract. The position will assist with essential tasks to support proper vetting and execution of the current Design-Build MSE Wall Retrofit Contract.

In addition to this contract, this position will provide MSE wall asset management support, MSE wall review at different stages of construction, etc.

This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $16.24 an hour. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

Location : This position is located in INDOT’s Indianapolis Area.

A Day in the Life :

The essential elements of the job duties :

• Document (plans, shop drawings, geotechnical reports) search for the MSE Wall Retrofit Contract request for information.
• Quantity checks for Contractor’s proposals (work items), pay rates and estimates for the MSE Wall Retrofit Contract.
• Field check, taking photos and verification of planned work including visual quality inspection for the MSE Wall Retrofit Contract.
• Incidental office work such as scanning, printing, making photocopies, cleaning equipment, organizing etc.
• The employee is needed to assist with essential tasks to support proper vetting and execution of the current Design-Build MSE Wall Retrofit Contract.

In addition to this contract, this position will provide MSE wall asset management support, MSE wall review at different stages of construction, etc.

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 have the following requirements to be considered for employment :

The Candidate must have a minimum of an associate degree in engineering (or 2 years of engineering course work).

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.

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.

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