Highway Engineering Assistant

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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:

• Sets up and operates equipment to obtain survey data and performs calculations for determination of precise measurements;
• Operates higher-level survey equipment including an electronic level, electronic data collectors, robotic total stations, GNSS equipment, and UAV's to obtain survey data and calculate precise measurements;
• This position performs and oversees the gathering of required field measurements by means of GNSS, traditional traversing, and leveling operations (e.g., angles, distance, elevations);
• Operates a state survey vehicle to transport equipment (e.g., automatic level, GPS equipment, total station, magnetic locators, robotic total stations, and UAV's) to job site;
• Assists the licensed surveyor in contacting property owners to obtain permission to work on private property, and in researching land titles and deeds for the location of control points;
• Formulates mathematical calculations for curves, bench circuits and property or traverse lines;
• Assists in maintenance of survey instruments and vehicles;
• Plots field data using CADD (Computer Aided Design Drawings) software such as Micro Station, Open Roads Designer, & Carlson Survey for the preparation of survey drawings;
• Receives training in higher-level computations involving programmable calculators and personal computers

Location:

This position is with INDOT's Vincennes District.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

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.

Sets up and operates equipment to obtain survey data and performs calculations for determination of precise measurements;
Operates higher-level survey equipment including an electronic level, electronic data collectors, robotic total stations, GNSS equipment, and UAV's to obtain survey data and calculate precise measurements;
This position performs and oversees the gathering of required field measurements by means of GNSS, traditional traversing, and leveling operations (e.g., angles, distance, elevations);
Operates a state survey vehicle to transport equipment (e.g., automatic level, GPS equipment, total station, magnetic locators, robotic total stations, and UAV's) to job site;
Assists the licensed…