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State of Illinois · 1 day ago

PROJECT & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

Collinsville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$6,837/mo - $10,831/mo

8+ years exp

The State of Illinois is seeking a Project & Environmental Studies Engineer to join the Department of Transportation. This role is responsible for directing and supervising activities within the Location Studies Unit to secure design approval for projects, ensuring timely completion of project studies, and representing the department at public meetings.

AssociationGovernmentOffice AdministrationReal Estate

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provides training, supervision and motivation of unit staff

Ensures timely but thorough completion of project studies and coordination

Represents the department in a professional and courteous manner at public meetings and informal contacts

Helps staff members arrive at appropriate decisions in the preliminary engineering process

Provides the best possible product within the guidelines provided by project scoping and department policies

Ensures that work assignments, division of responsibilities, and general interaction with staff is conducted in a fair in equitable manner

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

Licensed Professional EngineerCivil EngineeringHighway EngineeringSupervisory ExperienceProject ManagementManagement SkillsCooperative RelationshipsCommunication SkillsDecision Making

Required

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois

Eight years of experience in civil engineering, including three years of supervising staff and managing engineering functions

Valid driver's license

Daily travel within the district

Occasional statewide travel which may include overnight stays

Successful completion of a background check

Preferred

Ten years of experience in civil engineering, of which at least six years should be in the specific area of highway engineering, four years of which should include the planning and supervision of significant engineering work

Ability to direct the work of other engineers and supervise the preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications

Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff and outside agencies

Ability to make sound decisions in a logical and objective manner

Strong oral and written communication skills

Five years of personnel-related work experience, with a minimum of three years in a supervisory position

Ability to perform job duties independently and with minimum guidance/supervision

Strong management 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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State of Illinois is the state governance platform of Illinois.

Springfield, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

https://www2.illinois.gov/

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