State of Illinois · 7 hours ago
SENIOR PROJECT SQUAD LEADER - (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)
Effingham, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$6,281/mo - $9,792/mo
4+ years expThe State of Illinois is seeking a Senior Project Squad Leader for the Department of Transportation. This role is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of engineers and technicians involved in complex highway facility improvements, ensuring compliance with design standards and specifications.
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Responsibilities
Ensures that studies and plans prepared within the squad and by consultants are accurate, complete, and in compliance with design standards and specifications, and depict the most cost-effective design for major projects
Provides liaison between the district Bureau of Program Development and consulting engineers on matters pertaining to highly complex transportation facility studies and plans
Motivates, trains, and evaluates subordinate employees
Coordinates the activities of subordinate personnel with other sections within the bureau and consultants to ensure studies and plans are completed in time to meet prescribed letting dates
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
Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois
Four years of experience in civil engineering
Preferred
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering
Thorough knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of public works
Skill in the design of highways, streets and structures and in making complete engineering plans and specifications
Ability to supervise the work of other engineers and technicians
Ability to perform difficult technical research and make comprehensive recommendations on engineering problems
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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