HYDRAULICS GROUP ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for the hydrologic and hydraulic analysis required for the design of large and complex drainage systems involving bridges, culverts, detention basins, pumping stations, and storm sewers.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois OR current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Five years of experience in civil engineering.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires occasional statewide travel with overnight stays.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Basic Knowledge of practices of hydraulic engineering.
Working knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic engineering software.
Ability to independently troubleshoot and diagnose hydraulic engineering issues.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Ensures the development of policies and procedures which will yield practical, economical, and environmentally acceptable designs meeting the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) goals and objectives.
Ensures the accurate and timely completion and approval of hydraulic reports for bridge and culvert drainage structures and conducts special studies to provide sound information for resolving hydraulic problems.
Coordinates the development of a drainage manual to provide consistent drainage policies based on sound engineering principles.
Analyzes hydrologic and hydraulic problems and the computer-aided hydraulic design systems.
Instructs district personnel and consultants in proper hydraulic analysis and computer applications.
Motivates, evaluates, and develops staff to maintain a high level of employee morale and work performance.
Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules.
Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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)
12 paid Sick Days annually
10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can 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