ASSISTANT MATERIALS ENGINEER III - (CIVIL ENGINEER III)

State of Illinois•Carbondale, IL

35d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for testing, inspecting, and reporting of various materials used on construction projects for state highway improvements within the district, as well as providing engineering assistance to the Materials Section.

Requirements

Completion of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college OR master's degree in engineering or Engineer Intern license in the state of Illinois.
37 months of civil engineering experience.
Valid driver's license.
Extensive travel within the district and occasional statewide travel with overnight stay.
24/7 emergency call availability.
Overtime as assigned and occasional shift schedule changes to work overnight shifts.
Heavy/repetitive lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in confined spaces, climb steep terrain, wade in water, deal with animals, insects, rodents, snakes, perform outdoor work in a variety of conditions including, but not limited to inclement weather (hot, cold, wet, windy, muddy) and active construction sites and roadways open to traffic.
Successful completion of pre-employment physical and drug and alcohol screening.
Successful completion of a background screening.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and the application of engineering techniques to the design, construction, and maintenance of public works.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff and the public.
Ability to operate engineering field and office instruments and physical laboratory testing equipment.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good problem solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

Ensures that materials used on highway and bridge construction and maintenance projects comply with applicable specifications.
Inspects, samples, tests, and reports on materials incorporated into highway and bridge construction projects.
Provides technical assistance and develops solutions to engineering problems within the section.
Assists with engineering responsibilities within the section.
Reviews and completes material documentation in Construction and Materials Management System (CMMS) in an accurate and timely fashion.
Analyzes processes within the section for recommending changes which would improve the existing procedures.
Performs all duties in compliance with the department's 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