What are the responsibilities and job description for the Central Office - Citizens Square - Assistant Engineer position at Allen County, Indiana?
ASSISTANT HIGHWAY ENGINEER
Under the direction of the Highway Director and Highway Engineer, the Assistant Highway Engineer assists in planning, coordinating, and overseeing the engineering and technical services division of the Allen County Highway Department. This position supports the implementation of local road and bridge projects, ensures compliance with engineering standards, and provides technical expertise in transportation and infrastructure improvements. Additionally, the Assistant Highway Engineer plays a supervisory role in managing technical staff and providing guidance on project execution. This position is not covered (at-will) as defined by The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.
Essential Functions
Requirements
The Assistant Highway Engineer is expected to perform technical, administrative, and supervisory tasks that require problem-solving, attention to detail, and engineering expertise. Assignments involve coordinating multiple projects, ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations, making project-related decisions, and adapting to changing priorities.
Responsibility
This role plays a key part in managing the County’s engineering programs, ensuring the successful execution of transportation projects, and assisting with project prioritization, budget management, and decision-making. Work is performed under the general direction of the Highway Engineerand is reviewed foraccuracy, compliance, and overall impact on County infrastructure.
Personal Work Relationships
The Assistant Highway Engineer interacts frequently with County employees, consultants, contractors, government agencies, and the public to provide technical expertise, coordinate projects, and address concerns related to transportation infrastructure.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
The Assistant Highway Engineer works in and out of a standard office setting with frequent sitting and the ability to move about freely and some lifting of up to twenty pounds, bending, reaching overhead, kneeling, mental/visual effort, monitoring equipment and detailed inspection. Frequent proofreading and very frequent typing and attention to detail exists. The County Engineer is sometimes exposed to extreme temperatures, dangerous equipment, noise and noxious odors and sometimes works near heavy traffic, streams and rivers, and unstable excavations.
Physical Requirements
Occasionally =
1 to 2 hours
Frequently =
3 to 4 hours
Repeatedly =
5 to 6 hours
Continuously =
7 hours
Sitting
X
Standing
X
Walking
X
Fine Motor Skills
X
Gross Motor Skills
X
Repetitive Motions
X
Lifting
X
Carrying
X
Pushing/Pulling
X
Physical Endurance
X
Supervision
The Assistant Highway Engineer assists in overseeing technical staff, providing leadership and guidance on project planning, engineering design, and construction activities.
Licensing
CertificateEngineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
Valid Driver’s License and ability to legally operate a motor vehicle for county duties
Ability to obtain INDOT Employee of Responsible Charge (ERC) certification within one year
Immediate Supervisor
Highway Engineer
Hours
Hours vary; ability to sometimes work unusual hours
Eeo Category
0202
Workers’s Comp Code
8601
Please complete the application accurately and thoroughly. A resume is optional. Remember to save and submit your application. If applying for multiple positions, submit a separate application for each one. You'll receive an email confirmation once your application is received. Due to the high volume of applications, further communication will only occur if you're selected for an interview.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.
Under the direction of the Highway Director and Highway Engineer, the Assistant Highway Engineer assists in planning, coordinating, and overseeing the engineering and technical services division of the Allen County Highway Department. This position supports the implementation of local road and bridge projects, ensures compliance with engineering standards, and provides technical expertise in transportation and infrastructure improvements. Additionally, the Assistant Highway Engineer plays a supervisory role in managing technical staff and providing guidance on project execution. This position is not covered (at-will) as defined by The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.
Essential Functions
- Assists in managing local road and bridge engineering and construction projects, including right-of-way acquisition, permit acquisition, utility coordination, and construction inspection activities.
- Provides technical support and oversightin theplanning, preparation, and execution of the County’sannual Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), including project prioritization, reporting, and budget management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; must be able to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Indiana within five years
- Experience with supervision, leadership, and decision-making in engineering or construction project management
- Ability to obtain INDOT Employee of Responsible Charge (ERC) certification within one year
- Valid Driver’s License and ability to legally operate a motor vehicle for county duties
- Knowledge of civil engineering principles related to roads, bridges, drainage, traffic, and transportation infrastructure
- Familiarity with Federal Aid requirements and INDOT’s Local Public Agency (LPA) process is preferred
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and job-related software, including AutoCAD or GIS-based applications
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, especially for interacting with developers, contractors, and the public
The Assistant Highway Engineer is expected to perform technical, administrative, and supervisory tasks that require problem-solving, attention to detail, and engineering expertise. Assignments involve coordinating multiple projects, ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations, making project-related decisions, and adapting to changing priorities.
Responsibility
This role plays a key part in managing the County’s engineering programs, ensuring the successful execution of transportation projects, and assisting with project prioritization, budget management, and decision-making. Work is performed under the general direction of the Highway Engineerand is reviewed foraccuracy, compliance, and overall impact on County infrastructure.
Personal Work Relationships
The Assistant Highway Engineer interacts frequently with County employees, consultants, contractors, government agencies, and the public to provide technical expertise, coordinate projects, and address concerns related to transportation infrastructure.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
The Assistant Highway Engineer works in and out of a standard office setting with frequent sitting and the ability to move about freely and some lifting of up to twenty pounds, bending, reaching overhead, kneeling, mental/visual effort, monitoring equipment and detailed inspection. Frequent proofreading and very frequent typing and attention to detail exists. The County Engineer is sometimes exposed to extreme temperatures, dangerous equipment, noise and noxious odors and sometimes works near heavy traffic, streams and rivers, and unstable excavations.
- Office & Field Work – Frequent sitting, movement, bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting up to 20 lbs.
- Environmental Exposure – Extreme temperatures, hazardous equipment, noise, odors, and unstable terrain.
- Visual & Manual Tasks – Frequent typing, proofreading, inspections, and attention to detail.
Physical Requirements
Occasionally =
1 to 2 hours
Frequently =
3 to 4 hours
Repeatedly =
5 to 6 hours
Continuously =
7 hours
Sitting
X
Standing
X
Walking
X
Fine Motor Skills
X
Gross Motor Skills
X
Repetitive Motions
X
Lifting
X
Carrying
X
Pushing/Pulling
X
Physical Endurance
X
Supervision
The Assistant Highway Engineer assists in overseeing technical staff, providing leadership and guidance on project planning, engineering design, and construction activities.
Licensing
CertificateEngineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
Valid Driver’s License and ability to legally operate a motor vehicle for county duties
Ability to obtain INDOT Employee of Responsible Charge (ERC) certification within one year
Immediate Supervisor
Highway Engineer
Hours
Hours vary; ability to sometimes work unusual hours
Eeo Category
0202
Workers’s Comp Code
8601
Please complete the application accurately and thoroughly. A resume is optional. Remember to save and submit your application. If applying for multiple positions, submit a separate application for each one. You'll receive an email confirmation once your application is received. Due to the high volume of applications, further communication will only occur if you're selected for an interview.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.
