ENGINEER OF PAVEMENT PROGRAMS - (CIVIL ENGINEER VII)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for directing the collection and analysis of pavement performance data for the department’s pavement management activities and for managing development of the nondestructive testing programs and data analytics efforts to maintain department pavement policies. This position oversees operation and budgeting for the nondestructive testing facilities located in Springfield and Trenton, Illinois. In addition, this position supervises the approval of pavement designs, as well as development and maintenance of the department’s pavement design, construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and preservation policies.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Ten years of experience in civil engineering.
Six years of supervising staff and managing engineering functions.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires frequent statewide and occasional out-of-state travel with overnight stays.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Ability to initiate, coordinate, and direct large scale engineering programs or research and planning activities of a difficult technical nature.
Knowledge of pavement performance testing and data analysis.
Working knowledge of engineering related procurement procedures.
Ability to promote, establish, and maintain harmonious relationships with both technical and professional staff and the public.
Ability to develop policies, specifications, and standards.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Directs collection, storage, and maintenance of pavement condition information for the department’s pavement management activities.
Manages development of the nondestructive testing programs and data analytics efforts to maintain department pavement policies, as well as oversees operations of the Springfield and Trenton, IL testing facilities.
Oversees pavement management system data analyses to ensure pavement design assumptions are supported by pavement performance and approve pavement designs.
Supervises analysis of information from the department’s pavement management system to assess and revise pavement-related policies to ensure state-of-the-art performance of the state’s pavement network.
Works closely with the Research and Innovation Section to ensure pavement-related research needs are considered and determine benefits and potential of in-house versus external pavement-related research.
Oversees and directs all in-house pavement-related research studies.
Ensures all applicable pavement-related research results are incorporated into departmental policies and procedures.
Directs the investigation of urgent operational problems and recommends timely and workable solutions to the districts and central offices to ensure successful eliminate or minimize pavement performance issues.
Trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinate personnel to ensure their effectiveness.
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