Estimating Engineer (Civil Engineer Iv)

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Estimating Engineer provides preliminary and final design cost estimates for District 6 highway and bridge improvement projects. The position analyzes and approves or rejects agreed unit price requests for construction contracts after award. It provides cost-estimating expertise to district bureaus and supports decisions about project programs, contractor bids, and cost-effective design options. The role also supplies information needed to obtain federal funding and performs work in compliance with departmental safety rules and fair, equitable treatment of employees.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois or current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
Four years of experience in civil engineering.
Valid driver's license.
Successful completion of a background screening.
Overtime, occasional travel within the district, and some statewide travel, which may include overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of modern methods and construction techniques, including experience with measurement and payment of highway improvements.
Knowledge of policies and procedures governing 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 and Estimating and Program Planning System software.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide cost-estimating expertise to district bureaus that need a cost foundation for establishing their programs.
Prepare final cost estimates for Program Development, Operations, and State Let Local Roads projects, which are used to help decide whether to accept or reject contractor bids.
Provide engineering methodology and cost factors to design teams to help determine cost-effective designs for project components.
Review agreed unit price requests from contractors for highway construction contracts and approve or reject them.
Provide information necessary to obtain federal funding.
Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to fair and equitable treatment of 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 for medical and daycare expenses.
12 paid sick days annually.
10 paid vacation days in the first year of service, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 paid vacation days annually.
3 paid personal days annually.
13–14 paid holidays annually, based on start date.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
Flexible work schedules in several program areas, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling.
Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.