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Form of workGrow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana's communities every day.
At the State of Indiana, we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana 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 Governor's Summer Internship Program:
The Governor's Public Service Summer Internship Program is designed to give college students real-world, hands-on experience in their desired field of study to enhance marketability upon graduation. Participation in the program will offer students a multitude of experiences including networking with state employees, resume building and soft skills workshops, agency head panels, and much more.
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.
Hourly Wage: The hourly wage for this position traditionally starts at $16.24/hour for current undergraduate students and $17.24/hour for those that hold a Bachelor's Degree.
Location: This postion is in INDOT's LaPorte District, LaPorte, IN.
Role Overview: This position is designed to give college students real-world, hands-on expereince in their desired field of study to enhance marketabilitiy upon graduation. Participation in the Governor's Public Service Summer Internship will offer students a mulititude of expereince including networking with state employees, resume building and soft skills workshops, agency head panels and much more. The Intern will report to the Design manager.
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Assists in the development of detailed bridge and/or road, traffic, and maintenance plans, specifications, and estimates for a variety of transportation projects prepared within the LaPorte District office; assist design engineers ion 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
- Develops preliminary and detailed bridge and roadway drawings using CADD drafting techniques; drawings may include drainage, traffic control, general roadway, structures, rights-of-way, and signals, for example
- Assists in calculating and summarizing plan quantities, including payment, earthwork and erosion control quantities, for example
- Assists in the collection and analyses of field data as necessary
- Assists with special projects and other duties as assigned
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.
- Working towards a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Relevant work experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of the mission and role of INDOT
- Basic understanding of state policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
- Knowledge of state government structure, administrative procedures, and the legislative process
- Ability to research, draft, and edit data and reports
- Analytical skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects
- Ability to operate computer tools
- Good research and writing skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills suitable for a wide variety of contacts
- Confidence and ability to learn on the job and adapt quickly to changing circumstances
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 recruit, select, develop, and promote 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 accommodation in completing 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 have you the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
