ESTIMATING ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)
About The Position
This position is accountable for providing preliminary and final design cost estimates for all District 6 highway and bridge improvement projects. This position analyzes and approves or rejects agreed unit price requests for construction contracts after award. The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire an Estimating Engineer. The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois OR current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
- Four years of experience in civil engineering.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Overtime, occasional travel within the district, and some statewide travel which may include overnight stays.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of modern methods and construction techniques, including experience with measurement and payment of highway improvements.
- Knowledge of the policies and procedures that govern the design of highway projects; and experience preparing plans and specifications for road and bridge projects.
- Ability to perform difficult technical research and make comprehensive recommendations on engineering problems.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel as well as Estimating and Program Planning System software.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Provides cost estimating expertise to all district bureaus that require a cost foundation to establish their programs.
- Provides final cost estimates on all Program Development, Operations, and State Let Local Roads projects, which are used as decision making criteria for acceptance or rejection of contractor bids.
- Provides engineering methodology and cost factors to various design teams to determine cost effective designs for various components of a project.
- Provides review and approval/rejection of agreed unit price requests received from contractors for highway construction contracts.
- Provides all information necessary to obtain federal funding.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
