SENIOR RESIDENT ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Civil Engineer. This position is accountable for the supervision of all field activities involved in the construction of one highly complex project or multiple related projects in a highway district. Essential Functions Provides adequate engineering supervision to contractors involved in highly complex construction projects. Provides engineering solutions to design problems and unique conditions involving new constructiontechniques. Maintains adequate project records and coordinates multi-job projects so that they adhere to schedules. Resolves complaints from private citizens and local government agencies regarding project inconveniences. Ensures proper safety usage and traffic control by contractors. Provides and maintains a safe work environment for subordinate personnel. Trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinate personnel. 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 all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
- Four years of experience in civil engineering.
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
- Requires districtwide travel.
- Requires successful completion of a background screening.
Nice To Haves
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
- Thorough knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of public works.
- Knowledge of plans and specifications for construction projects including highways, streets and structures.
- Ability to supervise the work of other engineers and technicians.
- Ability to perform difficult technical research and make comprehensive recommendations on engineering problems.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Provides adequate engineering supervision to contractors involved in highly complex construction projects.
- Provides engineering solutions to design problems and unique conditions involving new constructiontechniques.
- Maintains adequate project records and coordinates multi-job projects so that they adhere to schedules.
- Resolves complaints from private citizens and local government agencies regarding project inconveniences.
- Ensures proper safety usage and traffic control by contractors.
- Provides and maintains a safe work environment for subordinate personnel.
- Trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinate personnel.
- 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 all 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
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
