SENIOR PROJECT STUDIES ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)
About The Position
This position is accountable for supervising engineers and technicians in the preparation of studies and plans for highway projects. This position is also responsible for the negotiation and review of consultant prepared studies and plans. Essential Functions Ensures that studies and plans prepared within the Projects and Environmental Studies Unit, as well as those prepared by consulting engineers, are accurate, complete, and in compliance with policies and procedures or acceptable variations and represent the most cost-efficient designs. Motivates, trains, and evaluates subordinate personnel. Coordinates the activities of subordinate personnel with other sections within the bureau and consulting engineers to ensure that studies and plans are completed in time to meet prescribed schedules. Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois OR current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
- Four years of experience in civil engineering.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Occasional district-wide travel.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supervising engineering functions or managing consultant engineers.
- Working experience in studies and plans, and construction.
- Knowledge of the policies and procedures that govern the design of highway projects; and ability to analyze and solve highway engineering problems.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Ensures that studies and plans prepared within the Projects and Environmental Studies Unit, as well as those prepared by consulting engineers, are accurate, complete, and in compliance with policies and procedures or acceptable variations and represent the most cost-efficient designs.
- Motivates, trains, and evaluates subordinate personnel.
- Coordinates the activities of subordinate personnel with other sections within the bureau and consulting engineers to ensure that studies and plans are completed in time to meet prescribed schedules.
- Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
- New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
- Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
