TRAFFIC OPERATIONS ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER V)
About The Position
This position is accountable for directing field activities relating to the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices in the district Bureau of Operations as well as the plan preparation and review of highway signing, pavement marking, traffic signals, and temporary traffic control on construction and operations projects. The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Traffic Operations Engineer. The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs. The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
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.
- Five years of experience in civil engineering.
- Three years of experience supervising engineering functions.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to successfully complete a background check.
- District-wide travel with occasional overnight stays.
- Occasional field visits/working on job sites in inclement weather and working conditions.
- Overtime.
- 24-hour emergency call availability.
Nice To Haves
- Extensive experience in highway design, construction and maintenance.
- Experience with sign panel design, sign placement and pavement markings.
- Knowledge and understanding of MUTCD.
- Experience with intelligent transportation systems.
- Ability to plan, organize and establish priorities.
- Strong oral and written communication skills; and public speaking experience.
Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes, directs and controls the district traffic signals, highway lighting, pavement marking and signing programs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintains a communication network to provide early response for traffic control and restoration on emergency call outs.
- Accountable for timely resolution of requests and complaints from the public, local officials and other governmental agencies.
- Responsible for traffic control related to railroad crossing projects on state-maintained system.
- Train, evaluate, motivate and ensure the safety of subordinates.
- Assists the bureaus of Project Implementation and Local Roads in inspecting new signing and pavement marking installations for conformance with the plans and specifications.
- Reviews design plans for possible safety and operational problems and the proper application of traffic control devices.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules.
- Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Benefits
- Successful applicants for this position will be eligible to apply for participation in the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Higher Education Student Loan Repayment Assistance for Engineers Pilot Program which provides an annual after-tax bonus of $15,000 per year, for not more than 4 years, for up to 50 engineers employed by the Department.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
