PROJECT ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER V)
About The Position
The Project Engineer is accountable for supervising staff who prepare contract plans and specifications for transportation infrastructure improvements and for ensuring the quality of those plans and specifications. The role supports completion of the district’s annual and multi-year programs by scheduling and prioritizing projects, reviewing engineering plans, coordinating work across district sections and bureaus, and managing consultant agreements and performance. The position also supervises, trains, and motivates staff, and communicates with the public and project stakeholders about design projects. The role is with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 2, District 3, Bureau of Program Development. It is based in Ottawa, Illinois, with a hybrid schedule of 1 to 5 days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Occasional districtwide travel is required. This is a union position subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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.
- Occasional districtwide travel.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to supervise the preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures governing the design of highway projects.
- Ability to analyze and solve highway engineering problems.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop schedules and set priorities for Studies and Plans Section projects to support the district’s annual and multi-year programs.
- Review transportation infrastructure improvement plans prepared by staff and consultants for completeness, policy conformance, and overall design engineering.
- Coordinate staff activities with other district Program Development Sections and district bureaus to ensure timely project completion, and inform the Studies and Plans Engineer of project status.
- Negotiate consultant agreements and monitor consultants’ progress and work quality.
- Supervise, train, and motivate staff.
- Make public presentations and attend meetings with squads and individuals to provide information and answer questions about specific design projects.
- Perform duties in accordance with departmental safety policies and promote 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, including medical and daycare.
- 12 paid sick days annually.
- 10 paid vacation days in the first year of service, with the opportunity 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
