STUDIES AND PLANS SQUAD LEADER (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)
About The Position
The Studies and Plans Squad Leader supervises engineers and technicians who prepare design and environmental reports, construction plans, and specifications for transportation improvements. The position also reviews reports, plans, and specifications prepared by consultants. Work is performed for the Illinois Department of Transportation's Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 5/District 8/Bureau of Program Development. The position is responsible for ensuring that design and environmental reports comply with state and federal policies and that contract plans and specifications support cost-effective, high-quality transportation improvements. It coordinates public and interagency involvement and motivates, trains, and evaluates subordinate personnel. The role requires compliance with departmental safety rules and fair and equitable treatment of employees. The position is based in Collinsville, Illinois, with a hybrid schedule of 1 to 5 days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Occasional districtwide and statewide travel, including possible overnight stays, and occasional evening and weekend overtime are required.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois or current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
- Four years of experience in civil engineering.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
- Occasional districtwide and statewide travel, which may include overnight stays.
- Occasional overtime during evenings and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Skill in the design of highways, streets, and structures and in preparing completed engineering plans and specifications.
- Working knowledge and training in MicroStation.
- Thorough knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and specifications.
- Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff and the public.
- Ability to supervise the work of engineers and technicians.
- Ability to assign, review, and coordinate work performed by consultant staff.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare design and environmental reports that comply with state and federal policies.
- Prepare contract plans and specifications for cost-effective, high-quality transportation improvements.
- Review reports and plans prepared by consulting engineers.
- Coordinate public and interagency involvement.
- Motivate, train, and evaluate subordinate personnel.
- Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to fair and equitable treatment of 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.
- 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
