Utilities Design Specialist I

City of Fort Wayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City Utilities Engineering in Fort Wayne is seeking a Designer I to support planning, design, and construction of water, sewer, and utility projects. You’ll work with experienced engineers to build skills in design, coordination, permitting, and construction engineering.

The role combines office and field work with AutoCAD/Civil 3D. Candidates should have a Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering degree from ABET, plus Indiana Engineer Intern eligibility and basic software experience.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Engineer Intern eligibility in Indiana after FE exam.
• At least six months of practical experience using word processing and spreadsheets.
• Ability to read and interpret surveys, design data, and technical documents.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Valid Indiana driver's license if operating City vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze field data, historical records, surveys, and design information to support engineering decisions and project development.
• Prepare construction plans and technical drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other engineering design software.
• Assist with project planning, design, construction engineering, scheduling, budgeting, reporting, and document management.
• Coordinate permits, easements, public hearing information, bid documents, and pre-bid activities.
• Work with project managers, City staff, outside agencies, and other partners to resolve project questions and keep work moving forward.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

City Utilities Engineering in Fort Wayne is seeking a Designer I to support planning, design, and construction of water, sewer, and utility projects. You’ll work with experienced engineers to build skills in design, coordination, permitting, and construction engineering.

The role combines office and field work with AutoCAD/Civil 3D. Candidates should have a Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering degree from ABET, plus Indiana Engineer Intern eligibility and basic software experience.