ASSISTANT HYDRAULICS ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER III)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

10d•$5,761 - $9,548•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Hydraulics Engineer is accountable for preparing and reviewing studies related to highway drainage improvements. The position prepares hydraulic reports and analyses, reviews hydraulic calculations for highway access permits, documents hydraulic procedures and decisions, and conducts field inspections to support accurate report and plan preparation. The role also coordinates work with internal and external colleagues, assists with review of other hydraulics staff members’ work, and ensures work complies with current departmental policies, manuals, procedures, and safety rules.

Requirements

Complete a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college, or hold a current Illinois Engineer Intern Certificate, Illinois Professional Engineer license, or Illinois Structural Engineer license.
Applicants qualifying through a degree alone must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0. Applicants with a GPA between 2.0 and 2.5 must also hold a current Illinois Engineer Intern Certificate, Illinois Professional Engineer license, or Illinois Structural Engineer license.
Have at least 37 months of experience in civil engineering.
Hold a valid driver’s license.
Be available for overtime and occasional districtwide overnight travel.
Successfully complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

Ability to conduct engineering research and write technical reports.
Ability to supervise and inspect contractors’ work on major engineering projects in accordance with plans and specifications.
Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare hydraulic reports and analyses that are accurate, complete, and compliant with the Bureau of Design and Environment’s Manual, Drainage Manuals, and policies.
Review hydraulic calculations for highway access permits.
Document hydraulic procedures and key decisions made during report preparation to keep bridge and related files up to date.
Conduct field inspections to ensure information used for reports and plans is accurate and completed on time.
Stay informed about current departmental and district policies and procedures and ensure projects and reports comply.
Identify scheduling requirements and coordinate work with colleagues inside and outside the Bureau of Program Development, keeping the Hydraulics Engineer informed of work issues.
Assist in reviewing work completed by other hydraulics staff members.
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 for medical and daycare expenses
12 paid sick days annually
10 paid vacation days in the first year, with the potential to earn up to 25 paid vacation days annually
3 paid personal days annually
13–14 paid holidays annually, depending on start date
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
Training and career advancement opportunities
Flexible work schedules in several program areas, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling