State of Illinois · 2 days ago
ASSISTANT HYDRAULICS ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER III)
The State of Illinois is dedicated to providing safe and effective transportation solutions. They are seeking a Civil Engineer III who will be responsible for preparing and reviewing studies related to highway drainage improvements and ensuring compliance with relevant manuals and policies.
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Responsibilities
Prepares hydraulic reports and analyses to ensure that they are accurate, neat, complete and in compliance with the Bureau of Design and Environment’s (BDE) Manual and Drainage Manuals and Policies
Reviews hydraulic calculations for highway access permits
Handles documentation of the hydraulic procedures and key decisions made in report preparation needed to help keep bridge and related files up to date
Performs field inspections to ensure that the information for report and plan preparation is accurate and completed on a timely basis
Keeps informed of current departmental and district policies and procedures to ensure projects and reports are compliant with current policies and procedures
Identifies scheduling requirements to complete work in a timely fashion. Coordinates work with others, both inside and outside of Program Development, while keeping the Hydraulics Engineer aware of work issues
Assists with the review of work completed by other hydraulics staff members
Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Completion of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college OR master's degree in engineering, OR Engineer Intern license in the state of Illinois
43 months of civil engineering experience
Requires a valid driver's license
Requires overtime and overnight travel
Requires successful completion of a background screening
Preferred
Ability to conduct engineering research and to write technical reports
Ability to supervise and inspect the work of contractors on major engineering projects in accordance with plans and specifications
Good oral and written communication skills
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
Company
State of Illinois
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