ASSISTANT GEOMETRICS ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)
About The Position
The Assistant Geometrics Engineer interprets policies and procedures governing highway geometric design, capacity, and access control for intersections, interchanges, rest areas, and weigh stations. The position also directs route location and design studies during peak workloads and designs, reviews, and prepares intersection designs for approval by the Geometrics Engineer. The position develops and reviews geometric design alternatives in the district program before public involvement; reviews designs prepared by consultants, counties, municipalities, and other district bureaus; and reviews and prepares safety projects and geometric revisions during project-plan development or after construction contracts are awarded. The engineer also presents designs to the public and other agencies and performs assigned duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and equitable-treatment standards. The role is with the Illinois Department of Transportation in Effingham, Illinois. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with hybrid work availability of one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Occasional districtwide travel and overtime are required.
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.
- Occasional districtwide travel.
- Occasional overtime.
Nice To Haves
- Working experience in studies, plans, and construction.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures governing highway project design and the ability to analyze and solve highway engineering problems.
- Strong computer skills, including Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), Geographic Information System (GIS), web-based databases, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop alternatives and review geometric designs in the district's program before the public involvement process.
- Review geometric designs on state highways prepared by consultants, counties, municipalities, and other district bureaus.
- Review and prepare safety projects before submission to the safety committee for inclusion in the district's program.
- Review and prepare geometric revisions during project-plan development and/or after construction contracts have been awarded.
- Present designs to the public and other agencies.
- Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, life, vision, and 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.
- Monday–Friday work schedule.
- 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
