About Clayborn Group
Richard Clayborn, PE. received his degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Louisville in 2001, after working with his families construction business, and began his career as a project engineer in Indianapolis, IN working for the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) inspecting road and bridge construction in the Greenfield District which includes the Indianapolis, IN area.
After 14 years and rising through the ranks with INDOT he left his Area Engineer position, to become a full-time engineering consultant. Licensed as a private pilot Richard has been awarded aviation design and inspection work. With his INDOT experience he has consulted cities, counties, and even INDOT. From his family construction background he routinely creates permit drawings for remodel and new construction residential and commercial projects.
Today Clayborn Group continues to grow and because of Richard’s efforts. His services range from Property Searching, Purchasing, Development, Design, Permitting, Construction Management, and even CNC Cabinet Manufacturing.
Richard currently holds Professional Engineer licenses in Indiana, Kentucky. He is a FAA licensed Private Pilot, Indiana Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, INDOT SiteManager Certified.
Experience
Where innovation meets integrity—Clayborn Group brings decades of expertise to every solution.
Education
Where innovation meets integrity—Clayborn Group brings decades of expertise to every solution.
Intern
1998 – 2000
Presnell associates
First engineering experience designed and drafted multiple KYTC bridge projects in Kentucky along the I-75 corridor. Assisted with delivery from quantity take offs to final tracings.
Project Engineer
2001 – 2011
Indiana department of transportation
Inspected roads, bridges, signals, sidewalks, and served as a project engineer on many projects including the I-70 added travel lanes and I-70 and Mt. Comfort Road interchange.
Area Engineer
2012 – 2016
Indiana department of transportation
Developed staffing analysis models for 130 employees on nearly $1B of construction work, wrote software to reduce OH costs and improve efficiency, served as SiteManager trainer.
Consultant Engineer
2016 – present
Continues to service private as well as governmental clients in Engineering, Construction Management, CNC Manufacturing, and Real Estate
Intern
1998 – 2000
Presnell associates
First engineering experience designed and drafted multiple KYTC bridge projects in Kentucky along the I-75 corridor. Assisted with delivery from quantity take offs to final tracings.
BS Civil Engineering
1998 – 2000
University of Louisville
Certifications
2001 – 2011
INDOT SITEMANAGER, INDOT CTP exempt, Registered Professional Engineer Indiana, Registered Professional Engineer Kentucky, FAA Licensed Private Pilot, FAA Licensed UAS Remote Pilot Operator, INDOT Material Testing Certified, INDOT Storm Water Management Training Certification 2014, Indiana Licensed Real Estate Broker
We don’t just design buildings—we engineer solutions. Focused on residential and commercial projects, we combine architectural vision with engineering precision to deliver results that exceed expectations. Our strategic, no-nonsense approach ensures streamlined execution, uncompromising quality, and real value for every client.
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