GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER III)
About The Position
This position provides structural engineers with geotechnical recommendations on typical to complex projects so that the most cost effective, safe, and durable structure is constructed. This is accomplished by performing typical to complex analyses to design or review and approve consultant designed foundations supporting bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and other traffic structures. The incumbent provides foundation and geotechnical design parameters, plan modifications, and specification input to the structural engineer so the contract documents do not create construction delays or contractor claims. In addition, this position assists districts, contractors, consultants, and in-house structural engineers in responding to or resolving soil-related design and construction problems.
Requirements
- Completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college, OR a current Illinois Engineer Intern Certificate, OR a current Professional Engineer license in the state of Illinois, OR a current Structural Engineer License in the state of Illinois.
- Those applying with only a degree must have a minimum of 2.0 (out of 4.0) cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA). If cumulative GPA is between 2.0 and 2.5 (out of 4.0), applicants must also possess a current Illinois Engineer Intern Certificate OR a current Professional Engineer license in the state of Illinois OR a current Structural Engineer License in the state of Illinois.
- Thirty-seven (37) months of experience in civil engineering.
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
- Requires occasional statewide travel that may include overnight stays.
- Requires successful completion of a background screening.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of modern methods and techniques as related to bridges and structures.
- Ability to supervise and inspect the work of contractors on major engineering projects in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Working knowledge of engineering software.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and/or reviews consultant structural geotechnical reports (SGRs) on typical to complex projects.
- Reviews the foundations and geotechnical aspects of structural consultant and in-house type, size, location (TSL) plans for typical to complex structures.
- Reviews the foundations and geotechnical aspects of structural consultant and in-house final plans for typical to complex major structures.
- Reviews typical to complex construction submittals including cofferdams, seal coat, temporary soil retention systems, drilled shaft installation procedures, ground modification designs, tie-back anchor and micro-pile designs, value engineering, construction problems, mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) and soil nailed wall internal stability, noise wall foundations, and other less common requests.
- Reviews typical to complex local agency structure foundations and geotechnical reports as well as repair plans for foundations, slopes, and retaining walls.
- Designs typical to complex single shaft foundations for high mast light towers, overhead sign trusses, and traffic signal mast arms when standard design tables provided on the standard base sheets and manuals cannot be used.
- 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
Mid Level
