SENIOR SQUAD LEADER - (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)

State of Illinois • Champaign, IL

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About The Position

This position is accountable for participating in and supervising the activities of engineers and technicians engaged in the preparation of studies and plans for highly complex facility improvements and may manage and/or review consulting engineer's studies, plans, and specifications on major projects.

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 successful completion of a background screening.
• Requires districtwide travel.

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.
• Ability to perform difficult technical research and make comprehensive recommendations on engineering problems.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures studies and plans prepared within the squad and by consultants are accurate, complete, and in compliance with design standards and specifications, and depict the most cost-effective designs for major projects.
• Provides liaison between the district Bureau of Program Development and consulting engineers on matters pertaining to transportation facility studies and plans.
• Motivates, trains and evaluates subordinate personnel.
• Coordinates the activities of subordinate personnel with other sections within the bureau and consultant engineers to ensure plans are completed in time to meet prescribed letting dates.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees