DESIGN ANALYSIS SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for reviewing construction lettings and plans to gather design details and construction records for mechanistically designed pavement test sections and entering the data into the mechanistic database for tracking maintenance models used in life-cycle cost analyses. In addition, this position is accountable for reviewing performance data to ensure records are complete and are properly added to the performance report. This position is accountable for aiding with field surveys and pavement design analyses to support the Pavement Design Sub-unit in completing its roadway research and pavement management needs.

Requirements

Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS five years of engineering experience; OR seven years ofengineering experience.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.
Requires limited statewide travel and occasional out-of-state travel with overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Strong written and oral communication skills.
Experience reading roadway and bridge construction plans.
Ability to maintain professional and harmonious relationships.
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Reviews construction lettings to identify pavement projects that fill gaps in the matrix of mechanistic cross-sections to ensure a comprehensive look at pavement performance.
Gathers project cross-section details, traffic counts, and other pertinent information to provide a complete project record in the mechanistic database.
Assists unit staff with collecting traffic, cross-section, and pay item information for reviewing life-cycle costs analyses and pavement designs.
Assesses dataset of mechanistic projects to confirm data is valid and complete.
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

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