Studies & Plans Team Technician (Engineering Technician Iii)
About The Position
The Engineering Technician III prepares corridor, design, and combined studies, as well as contract plans and specifications for highway improvement projects. The position is with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 4, District 6, Bureau of Program Development, in Springfield, Illinois. The anticipated hybrid schedule is one to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position is covered by a union contract.
Requirements
- Either complete two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering, or a job-related technical/science curriculum and have 30 months of engineering experience, or have six years of engineering experience.
- Overtime is a condition of employment.
- Successful completion of a background check is required.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to conduct engineering research and write technical reports.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare engineering sections for corridor, design, and combined location studies accurately and on time.
- Prepare and recommend alternative designs for location studies.
- Review location studies prepared by consultants and other agencies for completeness and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Assist with informational meetings, public hearings, and presentations to describe projects.
- Ensure plans are accurate, complete, compliant with design standards and specifications, and depict the most cost-effective design.
- Coordinate activities of other bureau sections to ensure plans are completed by prescribed dates.
- Ensure work is performed safely and comply with departmental safety rules.
- Perform duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, life, vision, and 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 of service, with the potential to earn up to 25 paid vacation days annually
- 3 paid personal days annually
- 13–14 paid holidays annually, depending on start date
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- Training and career advancement opportunities
- 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
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
