Mixtures Control Engineer Supervisor (Civil Engineer Iv)
About The Position
The Mixtures Control Engineer Supervisor is accountable for quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA) activities to ensure Hot-Mix Asphalt (HMA), Portland Cement Concrete (PCC), and cement aggregate mixtures are acceptable for use on state and local highway improvement projects within an assigned portion of the district. The position is with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 5, District 8, Bureau of Project Implementation, in Collinsville, Illinois. The role supervises staff and oversees mixture plant approvals, mix selection and modifications, project shipment inspection reporting, and statistical review of laboratory and field test results. It also monitors contractors working on projects involving HMA, PCC, and pavement preservation treatments. The position requires statewide travel, with occasional overnight stays, and successful completion of IDOT QMTP certification courses for PCC and HMA within 24 months of hire or as soon as training is available.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois or current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
- Four years of experience in civil engineering.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel statewide, including occasional overnight stays.
- Successfully complete all IDOT Quality Management Training Program (QMTP) certification courses for PCC and HMA within 24 months of hire or as soon as possible, contingent upon class availability.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
Nice To Haves
- Strong oral and written communication skills and experience communicating with outside entities.
- Good time management skills.
- Working knowledge of materials testing and laboratory testing equipment.
- Knowledge of terms and concepts for Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) for Concrete and the Quality Management Program for Hot-Mix Asphalt.
Responsibilities
- Survey, calibrate, and approve hot-mix and concrete plants.
- Train, motivate, and evaluate subordinate staff.
- Assign the appropriate mixture to projects and modify mix designs as necessary.
- Coordinate inspection reports for shipments of HMA and PCC mixtures to projects under construction.
- Conduct ongoing statistical reviews of laboratory and field test results for mixtures produced and placed.
- Monitor contractors on projects involving HMA and PCC mixtures and pavement preservation treatments.
- Complete all required reports and documents accurately and on time.
- Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules.
- Perform duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Pension plan
- Twelve weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs for medical and daycare expenses
- Twelve paid sick days annually
- Ten paid vacation days during the first year of service, with the potential to earn up to 25 paid vacation days annually
- Three paid personal days annually
- Thirteen to fourteen paid holidays annually, based on start date
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
