SENIOR PROJECT STUDIES ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)
About The Position
The Senior Project Studies Engineer (Civil Engineer IV) supervises engineers and technicians preparing studies and plans for highway projects and is responsible for negotiating and reviewing studies and plans prepared by consultants. The role ensures project studies and plans are accurate, complete, consistent with applicable policies and procedures (or acceptable variations), and reflect cost-efficient designs. It also includes coordinating staff and consultant activities to meet schedules, training and evaluating subordinate personnel, and performing duties in accordance with departmental safety rules and fair and equitable treatment standards. The position is with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 2, District 3, Bureau of Program Development, based in Ottawa, Illinois. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hybrid work may be available from one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Occasional district-wide travel is required. The position is salaried, full-time, union-represented, and has two vacancies. The anticipated starting salary is $6,281 per month, with a full range of $6,281 to $9,792 per month.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois or current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
- Four years of experience in civil engineering.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
- Occasional district-wide travel is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supervising engineering functions or managing consultant engineers.
- Working experience in studies and plans, and construction.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures governing highway project design and ability to analyze and solve highway engineering problems.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Ensure studies and plans prepared by the Projects and Environmental Studies Unit and consulting engineers are accurate, complete, compliant with policies and procedures or acceptable variations, and represent cost-efficient designs.
- Motivate, train, and evaluate subordinate personnel.
- Coordinate subordinate personnel with other bureau sections and consulting engineers so studies and plans meet prescribed schedules.
- Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Pension plan
- 12 weeks 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, 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
