Project Engineer Jobs

About The Position

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 civil engineering principles and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of modern methods and techniques for the design, construction, and maintenance of public works.
• Skill in designing highways, streets, and structures and preparing complete engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to supervise the work of engineers and technicians.
• 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, comply 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 highly complex transportation facility studies and plans.
• Motivate, train, and evaluate subordinate employees.
• Coordinate subordinate personnel with other bureau sections and consultants to complete studies and 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 insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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 possibility of earning 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