Northern Construction Quality Engineer (Civil Engineer Vi)

State of Illinois•Schaumburg, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Northern Construction Quality Engineer is accountable for implementing programs that ensure construction inspection, documentation, and material quality comply with project requirements and departmental policies and procedures, including the Independent Weight Check Program. The role requires interpreting contract language, plan documents, material designs and testing, and other relevant documentation for state- and federally funded projects, and applying that knowledge to resolve misconduct investigations received by the Bureau of Investigations and Compliance (BIC). The position conducts random compliance reviews of department contracts and vendor material sites and producers. It also develops and delivers presentations on engineering compliance, waste, fraud, and abuse of departmental policies and procedures, including presentations at annual Project Implementation meetings and seminars and the Ethics & Fraud Session for New Employee Training. The position is based at the Schaumburg work location, has a Monday–Friday schedule, and may have a hybrid schedule of one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Considerable statewide travel, including overnight stays, is required.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois or current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
Six years of experience in civil engineering.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to travel considerably statewide, including overnight stays.
Successful completion of a background screening.
Must file a Statement of Economic Interest and Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest as required by law.
Must comply with applicable revolving-door restrictions, including notifying the Office of the Executive Inspector General before accepting certain non-State employment offers during State employment or within one year after State employment.

Nice To Haves

Ten years of transportation construction and material inspection experience, including six years of responsible supervisory experience.
IDOT construction documentation training certificate or equivalent construction documentation experience.
Ability to effectively create and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and documents.
Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site inspections and compliance reviews to verify documentation and compliance with applicable standards and departmental policies and procedures for the Highway Improvement Program.
Compile information for Investigative Summary Reports documenting adherence to applicable rules and regulations, and submit reports and recommendations to the Section Chief of Construction Compliance for processing.
Provide the Section Chief with information and recommendations regarding the quality of departmental policies and procedures.
Assist in producing annual presentations for Project Implementation staff and present the Ethics & Fraud Session for New Employee Training.
Conduct other assigned departmental reviews.
Train and evaluate staff.
Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to fair and equitable treatment of employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Pension plan
12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs for medical and daycare expenses
12 paid sick days annually
10 paid vacation days in the first year, 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