Maintenance Field Engineer - (Civil Engineer V)
About The Position
This position is responsible for planning, coordinating and controlling the maintenance activities in an assigned geographical area of District Nine. The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Maintenance Field Engineer. 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.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Extensive districtwide travel with occasional statewide travel, which may include overnight stays.
- Overtime.
- 24-hour/7 days per week call availability.
- Ability to perform outdoor work in a variety of conditions including, but not limited to, inclement weather (hot, cold, wet, muddy, icy), active construction sites and roadways open to traffic.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position.
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest.
Nice To Haves
- Five years’ experience in the specific area of highway engineering, three years of which should have been supervising engineering functions.
- Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Strong oral and/or written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Maintains all state and interstate highways in an assigned geographical area.
- Makes recommendations for work to be completed at maintenance facilities through the Capital Development Board.
- Determines maintenance deficiencies in an assigned area.
- Corrects maintenance deficiencies through Day Labor projects, Contract Maintenance projects, or district Maintenance forces.
- Directs snow and ice removal and disaster field operations.
- Reviews design plans for construction projects to minimize future maintenance problems.
- Provides technical advice and recommendations to the Operations Engineer.
- Assigns, trains, motivates and evaluates subordinate personnel.
- Performs duties in compliance with the 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)
- 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
