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. The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Senior Project Studies Engineers. The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs. The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
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
- Successful applicants for this position will be eligible to apply for participation in the Illinois Department of Transportation's Higher Education Student Loan Repayment Assistance for Engineers Pilot Program which provides an annual after-tax bonus of $15,000 per year, for not more than 4 years, for up to 50 engineers employed by the Department.
- 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
