MAINTENANCE FIELD ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER V)
About The Position
This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling the maintenance activities within an assigned geographical area within the district. The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Maintenance Field Engineers. The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs. The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
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.
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
- Requires frequent district-wide travel and infrequent state-wide travel.
- Requires availability 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 52 weeks per year, and may be required to work extensive periods of overtime.
- Requires successful completion of a background screening.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff and public.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Five years of highway engineering experience.
- Three years of supervising engineering functions.
Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes, directs and controls all normal and emergency maintenance activities within an assigned area to provide a safe and usable highway system.
- Investigates and meets with local residents and officials regarding complaints, access permits and right-of-way problems.
- Inspects construction work performed under permit and by Day Labor periodically to ensure projects reflect approved Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) standards.
- Submits draft proposals for the Contract Maintenance, Day Labor or other programs.
- Assigns, trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinate personnel and provides technical guidance.
- Manages the operating budget for the assigned field area.
- Manages equipment utilization and needs.
- Participates in scoping of future construction projects, final design reviews, permit reviews and 75% completion inspections.
- 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
- Successful applicants for this position will be eligible to apply for participation in the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Higher Education Student Loan Repayment Assistance for Engineers Pilot Program which provides an annual after-tax bonus of $15,000 per year, for not more than 4 years, for up to 50 engineers employed by the Department.
- 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
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
