SENIOR SQUAD LEADER - (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)
About The Position
The Senior Squad Leader (Civil Engineer IV) participates in and supervises engineers and technicians preparing studies and plans for highly complex facility improvements. The position may manage and/or review consulting engineers’ studies, plans, and specifications for major projects. It is based in the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 3, District 5, Bureau of Program Development, in Champaign, Illinois. The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with hybrid work availability of 1 to 5 days per week in the office depending on operational needs, and requires districtwide travel.
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.
- Ability to travel districtwide.
- 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 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
- Ensure studies and plans prepared by the squad and consultants are accurate, complete, compliant with design standards and specifications, and depict cost-effective designs for major projects.
- Serve as liaison between the district Bureau of Program Development and consulting engineers on transportation facility studies and plans.
- Motivate, train, and evaluate subordinate personnel.
- Coordinate subordinate personnel with other bureau sections and consultant engineers to complete plans by prescribed letting dates.
- 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, life, vision, and dental insurance
- Pension plan
- 12 weeks of 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 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
- Extensive training and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
