DRAINAGE STUDIES MANAGER - (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

State of Illinois•Schaumburg, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for supervising and coordinating activities involved in preparing and reviewing drainage studies and plans, hydraulic reports for bridges, multi-box culverts, three sided culverts, and pump stations for improvement projects. This position is primarily accountable for the timely acceptance, engineering feasibility, and cost effectiveness of drainage studies and hydraulic reports.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Five years of experience in civil engineering.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.
Requires occasional district-wide travel.
Requires occasional overtime.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of experience in the preparation of location drainage studies and hydraulic reports.
Three years of supervising experience.
Working knowledge of the IDOT Drainage Manual and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources-Office of Water Resources (IDNR-OWR) Floodway Construction Regulations.
Training in the development and review of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and steady flow modeling.
Proficiency in the use of the River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) software program.
Knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction and maintenance of public works.
Ability to manage staff, consultants, bridge projects and clerical staff.
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations related to storm water and floodplains.
Strong oral and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

Communicates effectively with federal, other state, and local agencies to develop acceptable and operationally effective solutions to what are frequently complex drainage problems.
Reviews and provides guidance to staff and consultants on a wide variety of highway drainage and storm water management projects and problems to ensure that they consider all engineering, ecological and legal requirements, and obtain local acceptance.
Reviews and manages staff and consultants in the preparation of hydraulic reports, scour evaluations on waterway crossings, waterway information tables which meet criteria for issuance of Illinois Department of Natural Resources-Office of Water Resources (IDNR-OWR) floodway permits, and costeffectivehighway storm water pump stations.
Provides for the effective and efficient management of unit workflow by properly balancing project assignments between the use of in-house capability and that of consultants. Directs and guides subordinate personnel in efforts to monitor and evaluate consultant performance and control consultantcosts and budgets.
Validates recommendations of staff to ensure local agency plans protect the integrity of the highway right-of-way.
Trains, directs, motivates, supervises, evaluates, and provides for the professional development of subordinate personnel.
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