Airport Design Engineer (Civil Engineer Iv)

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Civil Engineer IV serves as the primary point of contact for coordinating, reviewing, and developing construction plans and specifications for Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) lettings of airport improvement projects covered by the federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The position may also assist airport sponsors with local lettings using local procurement guidance. It works closely with airport sponsors and consultants to administer, coordinate, and review designs funded through state and federal grants, ensuring conformity with applicable requirements and eligibility for funding participation. Projects must be developed efficiently and economically within their scope and budget. The position is based in the Division of Aeronautics, Bureau of Airport Engineering, in Springfield, Illinois. The anticipated hybrid schedule ranges from one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Frequent daytime travel is required, with occasional statewide travel and overnight stays. This is a full-time, salaried, union position with four vacancies. The anticipated starting salary is $6,281 per month, with a full range of $6,281 to $9,792 per month. Applicants must hold current Illinois registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer or Licensed Structural Engineer and have four years of civil engineering experience. The State of Illinois describes its workplace as inclusive and collaborative, with opportunities for training and career advancement. Employees are offered a robust benefits package, including insurance, retirement benefits, leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois, or current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
Four years of civil engineering experience.
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 under 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 and approve engineering reports before consultants begin final plans, and recommend solutions for complex designs.
Review and approve plans and specifications, and certify to the Federal Aviation Administration (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 letters communicating letting results to sponsors, consultants, bidders, and the FAA.
Assist the Section Chief of Airport Design in developing, writing, updating, publishing, and republishing section documents, including airport construction standard specifications, policies and procedures, and standard engineering-services agreements.
Assist the Section Chief of Airport Design in pre-qualifying consulting engineering firms in categories of airport work.
Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner that supports 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 for medical and daycare expenses
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
Training and career advancement opportunities
Flexible work schedules in several program areas, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling