Senior Squad Technician (Engineer Technician Iv)
About The Position
The Senior Squad Technician is accountable for preparing design reports, plans, and specifications for highway improvement projects and for Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD). The position oversees the technical aspects of project report and plan preparation, creates and assembles compliant drawings and plan sets, and helps instruct staff in drafting practices and department procedures. It also prepares exhibits for coordination with outside agencies and public meetings and performs work in accordance with departmental safety rules and fair-treatment standards. The position is with the Illinois Department of Transportation's Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 2, District 2, Bureau of Program Development, in Dixon, Illinois. The advertised schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hybrid scheduling may be available from one to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. The position is covered by a union collective bargaining agreement. Overnight travel to conferences and training seminars is required.
Requirements
- Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering, or a job-related technical/science curriculum, plus five years of engineering experience; or seven years of engineering experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- Overnight travel to conferences and training seminars.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
Nice To Haves
- Eight years of experience preparing CADD drawings and assisting with design reports, contract plans, and specifications for highway improvement projects.
- Detailed working knowledge of CADD and highway design principles.
- Ability to mentor less experienced engineers and technicians in CADD techniques and guidelines and in developing design reports and contract plans.
- Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with departmental and industry staff.
- Strong oral and/or written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Oversee technical aspects of project report and plan preparation to ensure proper design of roadway improvement projects.
- Prepare accurate CADD drawings, project reports, and contract plans that meet required standards and specifications within prescribed timeframes.
- Assemble plans as specified to ensure complete plan sets and proper quantity scheduling and application of standards.
- Instruct staff members on drafting techniques, project report and plan preparation, and department procedures.
- Prepare exhibits for project coordination with outside agencies, public meetings, and similar purposes.
- Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules.
- Perform duties 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 during the first year of service, 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
- Extensive training and career advancement opportunities
- 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
Associate degree
