HIGHWAY ENGINEER IV -TRAFFIC STUDIES DIVISION (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) - SEIU 73

Cook County • Chicago, IL

4d • $48 • Hybrid

About The Position

Performs a variety of engineering duties of substantial difficulty in the traffic planning, traffic design, traffic safety, traffic operations, and traffic analysis areas of specialization. Apply engineering principles and practices with a minimum of technical supervision. Conducts and supervises the necessary engineering calculations and preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, studies, and reports associated with traffic planning, design, operations, safety, and analysis. Assumes primary responsibility over multiple projects. Plans and directs the activities of professional and support staff.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required.
• A valid Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Illinois is required.
• Six (6) years’ work experience in design, construction, or engineering studies related to transportation infrastructure is required.
• Within these minimum six (6) years’ experience, a minimum of three (3) years of work experience in at least three (3) of the following five (5) categories is required: (A) Preparation and/or review of traffic capacity analysis
• (B) Preparation and/or review of signing and pavement marking plans
• (C) Preparation and/or review of traffic safety studies
• (D) Preparation and/or review of maintenance of traffic plans
• (E) Preparation and/or review of traffic impact studies
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

• A valid Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• For eligible employees the County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level