AIRPORT DESIGN ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)
About The Position
This position is the primary point of contact for coordinating, reviewing, and developing construction plans and specifications for Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) airport improvement project lettings covered under the federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The incumbent may also assist airport sponsors with local lettings using local procurement guidance. The role works closely with airport sponsors and consultants to administer, coordinate, and review designs for construction plans and specifications developed using state and federal grant funds. It ensures designs conform to state and federal guidance and remain eligible for funding, and that projects are developed efficiently and economically within scope and budget. The position is based in the Division of Aeronautics, Bureau of Airport Engineering, in Springfield, Illinois. The anticipated hybrid schedule is one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Frequent daytime travel is required, with occasional statewide travel that may include overnight stays. This is a union position subject to the relevant collective bargaining agreement.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois or current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
- Four years of experience in civil engineering.
- Valid driver's license.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
- Frequent daytime travel, with occasional statewide travel that may include overnight stays.
- File annual and supplemental Statements of Economic Interest as required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.
Nice To Haves
- Comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
- 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.
- Ability to self-motivate.
- Familiarity with the airport environment.
Responsibilities
- Review Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) submittals for scope and cost-estimate accuracy and adequacy for project development.
- Conduct pre-design and special coordination meetings.
- Provide guidance to consulting engineers during airport project design.
- Review engineering reports, recommend solutions for complex designs, and approve reports before consultants begin final plans.
- Review and approve plans and specifications, and certify to the FAA that they conform to required state and federal criteria and standards.
- Review engineering agreements and recommend approval to the Section Chief of Airport Design, including agreements for preliminary and special services, construction engineering services, and subsequent design invoice payments.
- Recommend projects ready for letting to the Section Chief of Airport Design and prepare contract documents.
- Review and analyze bids and recommend contract awards or bid rejections to the Section Chief of Airport Design.
- Prepare post-letting documents, including detailed project budgets, pay-item lists, bid tabulations, and correspondence to sponsors, consultants, bidders, and the FAA.
- Assist the Section Chief of Airport Design with developing, writing, updating, publishing, and republishing section documents, including airport construction standard specifications, policies and procedures, and standard engineering-services agreements.
- Assist with pre-qualifying consulting engineering firms in airport-work categories.
- Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to fair and equitable treatment of employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Pension plan
- 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs, including medical and daycare
- 12 paid sick days annually
- 10 paid vacation days in the first year, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 paid vacation days annually
- 3 paid personal days annually
- 13–14 paid holidays annually, based on start date
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling
- Extensive training and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
