MAINTENANCE FIELD ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

State of Illinois • Springfield, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for planning, coordinating and controlling the maintenance activities in an assigned area of the district, manages the operating budget and manpower to guarantee optimal allocation and scheduling of resources, as well as oversees right-of-way and road surface maintenance.

Requirements

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
• Five years of experience in civil engineering.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires successful completion of a background check.
• Supervisory experience.
• Statewide & districtwide travel.
• Overtime.
• 24-hour on call response to emergency repair & maintenance.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to plan, organize, and establish priorities.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication with experience in public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs and controls all normal and emergency maintenance activities within an assigned area to provide a safe and useable highway system.
• Investigates and meets with residents and officials regarding complaints, access permits, and right-of-way problems.
• Periodically inspects construction work performed under contract and by Day Labor to ensure projects reflect approved department standards.
• Assigns, trains, motivates, evaluates and ensures the safety of subordinate personnel and provide technical guidance.
• 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 designed.

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

What This Job Offers

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