SUPERVISING FIELD ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

State of Illinois•Paris, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the direct supervision of a staff of Resident Engineers/Technicians engaged in the layout, inspection and documentation of highway construction projects within an assigned geographical area of the district.Essential Functions Ensures that construction projects are built according to plans, specifications and departmental policies, with an acceptable engineering cost. Ensures complete and accurate documentation to facilitate timely acceptance and finalization of projects. Ensures timely response to inquiries, complaints and requests from within and outside the department. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication and cooperation between the Bureau of Project Implementation and other central and district bureaus to reconcile divergent viewpoints on construction projects. Trains, motivates and evaluates subordinate personnel, and coordinates project staffing needs and assignments. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois PLUS five years of experience in civil engineering.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Frequent travel is required.
Overtime may be required.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
Extensive knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of public works.
Ability to supervise the preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff, supervisors, and subordinate personnel.

Responsibilities

Ensures that construction projects are built according to plans, specifications and departmental policies, with an acceptable engineering cost.
Ensures complete and accurate documentation to facilitate timely acceptance and finalization of projects.
Ensures timely response to inquiries, complaints and requests from within and outside the department.
Establishes and maintains open lines of communication and cooperation between the Bureau of Project Implementation and other central and district bureaus to reconcile divergent viewpoints on construction projects.
Trains, motivates and evaluates subordinate personnel, and coordinates project staffing needs and assignments.
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