GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

38d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning and directing the geotechnical activities of the district as they relate to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of roadways and structures on both state and local systems.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Five years of experience in civil engineering.
Ability to traverse a variety of terrain including, but not limited to, slopes, ladders, steps, rocks and mud as well as outdoor work in a variety of environments including but not limited to drilling sites, active construction sites and roadways open to traffic.
Valid driver's license
Districtwide travel with overnight stays.
Overtime.
Successful completion of a background check.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of geotechnical products, subsurface investigation methods, and soil testing procedures.
Previous coursework in geotechnical engineering.
Previous work experience in geotechnical engineering.
Strong oral and/or written communication skills.
Strong judgement and analytical aptitude.
Strong management skills.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and supervise the activities of the district Geotechnical Unit.
Provide timely, practical, and economical solutions to geotechnical problems encountered during the design, construction, and maintenance of roadways and structures.
Prepare, review, and approve Geotechnical Reports for structure and roadway improvements.
Review plans, and develop specifications, special provisions, and details regarding geotechnical construction.
Develop the scope of work and supervise professional contracts awarded to consulting firms forgeotechnical work.
Provide geotechnical expertise to local highway agencies and other government agencies.
Ensure that geotechnical construction is performed according to applicable plans, special provisions, and standard specifications.
Assign, train, motivate, and evaluate staff. Ensure staff compliance with applicable safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
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