State of Illinois · 14 hours ago
CONSULTANT DRAINAGE STUDIES ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)
Schaumburg, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$6,281/mo - $9,792/mo
8+ years expThe State of Illinois is seeking a Consultant Drainage Studies Engineer to join the Department of Transportation. This role involves directing and evaluating drainage studies and highway plans to ensure they meet program objectives while providing guidance and training to consultants and staff.
AssociationGovernmentOffice AdministrationReal Estate
Responsibilities
Monitors and reviews consultant activities to ensure timely and acceptable completion of location drainage studies and hydraulic reports
Provides guidance and training to consultants to ensure that consultant prepared location drainage studies and hydraulic reports consider required engineering, ecological and local requirements and obtain local acceptance
For in-house prepared location drainage studies and drainage plans, develops detailed design alternatives required to solve complex drainage system problems which are cost effective and are designed to minimize harm to the environment
Trains, distributes work, provides guidance, and evaluates subordinate personnel to ensure a well-developed staff
Ensures the subordinate staff performs duties in accordance with the Employee Safety Code
Performs all 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
Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois
Four years of experience in civil engineering
Preferred
Advanced knowledge in various modeling software used to enable highway drainage design
Strong working knowledge of IDOT hydraulic design guidance, policies, and standards
Eight or more years of highway drainage design experience. Proven ability to interact with local governmental units, consultants, IDOT staff, as well as large organizations
Strong verbal 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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