NORTHERN CONSTRUCTION QUALITY ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER VI)
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 interprets contract language, plans, material designs, testing, and related documents for state- and federally funded projects to help resolve misconduct investigations received by the Bureau of Investigations and Compliance. It also performs random compliance reviews of department contracts and vendor material sites and producers, and develops and delivers presentations on engineering compliance, waste, fraud, and abuse of departmental policies and procedures. Presentations are typically given at annual Project Implementation meetings and other seminars and training opportunities, including the Ethics & Fraud Session for New Employee Training. The position is with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Office of Finance & Administration/Bureau of Investigations & Compliance in Schaumburg, Illinois. It is a union position subject to the relevant collective bargaining agreement. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with hybrid availability 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.
- Considerable statewide travel, including overnight stays.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
- The employee must file annual Statements of Economic Interest and Supplemental Statements of Economic Interest as required by law.
- The employee must notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General before accepting certain non-State employment offers during state employment or within one year after leaving 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 ensure proper documentation and compliance with applicable standards and departmental policies and procedures for delivery of the Highway Improvement Program.
- Compile information for Investigative Summary Reports documenting adherence to applicable rules and regulations; provide recommendations and submit reports to the Section Chief of Construction Compliance for processing.
- Provide the Section Chief with information and recommendations regarding the quality of the department’s 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, life, vision, and 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 opportunity to earn up to 25 paid vacation days annually
- 3 paid personal days annually
- 13–14 paid holidays annually, depending 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
