GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

State of Illinois • Springfield, IL

8d • $6,837 - $10,831 • 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 OR current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
• Five years of experience in civil engineering.

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

• Plans, organizes, and supervises the activities of the district Geotechnical Unit.
• Provides timely, practical, and economical solutions to geotechnical problems encountered during the design, construction, and maintenance of roadways and structures.
• Prepares, reviews, and approves geotechnical reports for structure and roadway improvements.
• Reviews plans and develops specifications, special provisions, and details regarding geotechnical construction.
• Develops the scope of work and supervises professional contracts awarded to consulting firms for geotechnical work.
• Provides geotechnical expertise to local highway agencies and other government agencies.
• Ensures that geotechnical construction is performed according to applicable plans, special provisions, and standard specifications.
• Assigns, trains, motivates, and evaluates staff. Ensures 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

• 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)
• 12 paid Sick Days annually
• 10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed