MIXTURES CONTROL ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER V)
About The Position
The Mixtures Control Engineer is accountable for planning and directing activities that ensure Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) and Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) mixtures are acceptable for use on state and local highway improvement projects involving federal, state, and Motor Fuel Tax funds. The position designs and approves HMA and PCC mixtures for transportation facilities, establishes inspection methods and density and compaction procedures, evaluates substitute materials and chemical additives, and administers the district’s quality control/quality assurance programs. It also establishes training methods for personnel assigned to field inspection work. The position is with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 2, District 3, Bureau of Project Implementation. It is based in Ottawa, Illinois, and has an anticipated hybrid schedule of one to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Extensive district-wide travel of approximately 20,000 miles per year is required. The position is a union position subject to the relevant collective bargaining agreement. The employee must comply with departmental safety rules and treat employees fairly and equitably, and may perform other assigned duties. Employment is subject to a background screening and the stated state ethics and revolving-door requirements.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois or current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
- Five years of experience in civil engineering.
- Ability to obtain HMA III and PCC III Quality Management Training Program (QMTP) certification within 24 months of hire.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to undertake extensive district-wide travel, approximately 20,000 miles per year.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
Nice To Haves
- Detailed knowledge of individual materials, interactions among mixture components, producing plants, lay-down and finishing operations, and how these factors affect the final product.
- Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with departmental and industry staff.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Design and approve Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) and Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) mixtures acceptable for use in transportation facilities.
- Establish inspection methods and density and compaction procedures to ensure material acceptability on highways.
- Determine the acceptability of substitute materials and chemical additives in mixture designs.
- Administer the district’s quality control/quality assurance programs.
- Establish training methods to prepare assigned personnel for field inspection assignments.
- Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
- Pension plan.
- 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs, including medical and daycare.
- 12 paid sick days annually.
- 10 paid vacation days in the first year of service, with the ability to earn up to 25 paid vacation days annually.
- 3 paid personal days annually.
- 13–14 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.
- Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
