Project Development Engineer (Civil Engineer V)
About The Position
The Project Development Engineer provides technical guidance, coordination, evaluation, and approval of location, design, and environmental reports for local public agency (LPA) projects. The role helps ensure projects are developed, completed, and financed within legal and technical constraints and are safe, cost-effective, environmentally sound, responsive to transportation needs, and compliant with state and federal regulations. The engineer recommends departmental concurrence on categorical exclusions and recommends Federal Highway Administration action on environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, and other NEPA-related documents for local Federal Aid projects. The position also recommends approval of designs and location studies; represents the department at district coordination meetings; coordinates environmental surveys; liaises with agencies to expedite project approvals; and contributes to policies, procedures, and materials specifications.
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.
- Valid driver's license.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
- Ability to travel frequently statewide, including overnight stays.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of modern methods and procedures of public works engineering.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead discussions with large groups.
- Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with employees, agency officials, and the public.
- Ability to plan, organize, and execute program development and policies.
Responsibilities
- Ensure Local Public Agency projects are developed, accomplished, and financed within legal and technical constraints.
- Recommend departmental concurrence in categorical exclusions and recommend FHWA action on environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, and other NEPA-related environmental documents for local Federal Aid projects.
- Recommend departmental approval of designs and location studies for local Federal Aid projects.
- Represent the department at district coordination meetings, providing guidance and direction to districts, LPAs, and consultants and exercising departmental approval on location and design studies, policy variances, and categorical exclusions for selected local projects.
- Guide districts and LPAs in developing projects that are safe, cost-effective, environmentally sound, consistent with state transportation needs, and compliant with state and federal regulations.
- Coordinate environmental surveys for local projects with the Bureau of Design and Environment.
- Provide liaison between agencies to expedite approval of proposed LPA projects.
- Initiate and provide input into new and existing policies, procedures, and materials specifications.
- 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 and other pre-tax benefit programs, including medical and daycare
- 12 paid sick days annually
- 10 paid vacation days in the first year, with the potential 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
