AIRPORT DESIGN ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

About The Position

This position is the primary point of contact for the coordination, review, and development of construction plans and specifications for Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) lettings of airport improvement projects covered under the federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The incumbent may also assist sponsors with local letting of projects utilizing local procurement guidance. This position works closely with airport sponsors and consultants and is responsible for the administration, coordination, and review of designs for construction plan and specification development utilizing state and federal grant funds. This position is responsible for project design conformity with state and federal guidance to ensure funding participation eligibility. The incumbent ensures projects are developed efficiently and economically in accordance with the scope and budget.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Four years of experience in civil engineering.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires frequent daytime travel intermittently, with occasional statewide travel which may include overnight stays.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
Experience developing and supervising civil transportation and capital improvement projects.
Experience in financial management of multiple large civil transportation projects and programs.
Strong organizational and leadership skills and experience.
Ability to self-motivate.

Responsibilities

Reviews all Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) submittals for scope and cost estimates to ensure their accuracy and adequacy for later project development.
Conducts pre-design and special coordination meetings.
Provides guidance to all consulting engineers during the design of airport projects.
Reviews and approves the engineering report prior to allowing the consultant to start work on the final plans and recommends appropriate solution methods for all complex designs.
Performs reviews of all plans and specifications, approves these upon completion, and certifies to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that they conform to the required state and federal criteria and standards.
Reviews and recommends approval of engineering agreements to the Section Chief of Airport Design for airport design which may include preliminary and special services, construction engineering services, and payments of subsequent design invoices.
Recommends to the Section Chief of Airport Design all projects ready for letting and prepares contract documents.
Performs bid reviews and analysis and makes recommendations to the Section Chief of Airport Design on contract awards or bid rejections.
Prepares post letting documents which include the detailed project budget, detailed pay items list, bid tabulations, and all appropriate letters to the sponsors, consultants, bidders, and the FAA providing detailed results of the letting.
Assists the Section Chief of Airport Design in developing, writing, updating, publishing, and republishing of all section documents including the Illinois Standard Specifications for Construction of Airports, Policies and Procedures Manual, and standard agreements for engineering services.
Assists the Section Chief of Airport Design in pre-qualifying consulting engineering firms in the various categories of airport work.
Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
(12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources