SOUTHERN CONSTRUCTION QUALITY ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER VI)
About The Position
The Southern Construction Quality Engineer (Civil Engineer VI) implements programs to ensure construction inspection, documentation, and material quality comply with project requirements and departmental policies and procedures, including the Independent Weight Check Program. The role interprets contract language, plan documents, material designs and testing, and other relevant documents for state- and federally funded projects, using this expertise to resolve investigations of misconduct received by the Bureau of Investigations and Compliance (BIC). The position conducts random compliance reviews of department contracts and vendor material sites and producers, and develops and delivers presentations about engineering compliance, waste, fraud, and abuse of departmental policies and procedures. Presentations include annual Project Implementation meetings, seminars, training opportunities, and the Ethics & Fraud Session for new employee training. The role also trains and evaluates staff and performs other assigned departmental reviews and duties. This is a full-time union position with the Illinois Department of Transportation. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position is based in Springfield, Illinois, with a hybrid schedule of one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Frequent statewide travel with overnight stays is required, primarily in the southern portion of the state. The anticipated starting salary is $7,517 per month, with a full range of $7,517 to $11,692 per month.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois or current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
- Six years of experience in civil engineering.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Frequent statewide travel with overnight stays, primarily in the southern portion of Illinois.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
- Ability to comply with applicable revolving-door restrictions and required financial-interest statement filings.
Nice To Haves
- Ten years of transportation construction and material inspection experience.
- Six years of responsible supervisory experience.
- IDOT construction documentation training certificate or equivalent construction documentation experience.
- Ability to effectively create and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and documents.
- Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site inspections and compliance reviews to ensure proper documentation and compliance with applicable standards and departmental policies and procedures for the Highway Improvement Program.
- Compile information for Investigative Summary Reports documenting adherence to applicable rules and regulations; provide recommendations and submit reports to the Section Chief of Construction Compliance for processing.
- Provide the Section Chief with information and recommendations concerning the quality of departmental policies and procedures.
- Assist in producing annual presentations for Project Implementation staff and present the Ethics & Fraud Session for new employee training.
- Conduct other assigned departmental reviews.
- Train and evaluate staff.
- 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 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, 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 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
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
