Geotechnical Engineer (Civil Engineer V)

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Geotechnical Engineer plans and directs district geotechnical activities related to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of roadways and structures on state and local systems. The role leads the district Geotechnical Unit and provides practical, timely, and economical solutions to geotechnical issues. It also provides expertise to local highway and other government agencies and oversees geotechnical work performed by consulting firms and construction teams. The position is based at the Illinois Department of Transportation’s District 6 office in Springfield. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Hybrid work may be available from one to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Districtwide travel, occasional overnight stays, overtime, and work outdoors at drilling sites, active construction sites, and roads open to traffic are required. The position supervises staff and requires a current Illinois Professional Engineer or Structural Engineer registration and five years of civil engineering experience.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois or current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
Five years of experience in civil engineering.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to traverse varied terrain, including slopes, ladders, steps, rocks, and mud, and to work outdoors in varied environments, including drilling sites, active construction sites, and roadways open to traffic.
Ability to travel districtwide, with occasional overnight stays.
Ability to work overtime.
Successful completion of a background check.
Compliance with applicable revolving-door restrictions and required Statements of Economic Interest filings.

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 judgment 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 arising during roadway and structure design, construction, and maintenance.
Prepare, review, and approve geotechnical reports for structure and roadway improvements.
Review plans and develop specifications, special provisions, and details regarding geotechnical construction.
Develop scopes of work and supervise professional contracts awarded to consulting firms for geotechnical work.
Provide geotechnical expertise to local highway agencies and other government agencies.
Ensure geotechnical construction complies with applicable plans, special provisions, and standard specifications.
Assign, train, motivate, and evaluate staff.
Ensure staff compliance with applicable safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and 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 for new employees, with the ability 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.