Cook County Government · 13 hours ago
HIGHWAY ENGINEER IV - PROJECT STUDIES (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) -SEIU 73
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$47.81/hr - $47.81/hr
6+ years expCook County Government is responsible for various administrative functions and is seeking a Highway Engineer IV to perform complex engineering duties related to preliminary engineering and environmental studies. The role involves conducting engineering calculations, preparing plans and reports, and overseeing multiple projects while representing the team at public meetings.
GovernmentNon ProfitResidential
No H1B
Responsibilities
Performs a variety of engineering duties of substantial difficulty in the preliminary engineering and environmental (Phase I) area of specialization
Apply engineering principles and practices with a minimum of technical supervision
Conducts and supervises the necessary engineering calculations and preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, studies, and reports associated with preliminary engineering and environmental (Phase I) studies prepared for major transportation improvements
Serves as a project team representative at public information meetings and/or coordination meetings with municipalities, agencies, or other stakeholders for Phase I transportation projects
Assumes primary responsibility over multiple projects
Plans and directs the activities of professional and support staff
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering
A valid Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Illinois is required
Six (6) years' work experience in design or engineering studies related to transportation infrastructure is required
Within these minimum six (6) years' experience, a minimum three (3) years of work experience in active preparation and/or managing preliminary engineering and environmental (Phase I) studies with experience in at least three (3) of the following four (4) categories, is required:
Designation as a Project Manager, Project Coordinator, or Project Engineer for a minimum of at least three (3) Phase I studies processed through IDOT or a different state DOT
Preparation and/or review of Phase I Project Development Reports and/or Combined Design Reports prepared to IDOT (or a different state DOT) standards
Preparation and/or review of preliminary (30%) engineering drawings for transportation projects
Serving as a project team representative at public information meetings and/or coordination meetings with municipalities, agencies, or other stakeholders for Phase I transportation projects
Possession of a valid driver's license is required
This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process
Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written formats to internal and external entities
Extensive knowledge and application of professional engineering principles and practices for preparation of plans, specifications, contracts, estimates, technical analyses and reports for transportation projects
Knowledge and familiarity with departmental policies and procedures, State and Federal Highway policies, principles, programs and regulations
Ability to handle several routine assignments, coordinate, and oversee complicated and challenging elements of a single assignment with minimal training and oversight
Ability to assume total responsibility for completeness and accuracy of multiple projects
Ability to plan, organize and manage work of technical and support staff as well as external vendors
Ability to motivate staff to achieve County and departmental performance goals
Ability to incorporate areas of expertise outside of own work unit to complete assignments
Ability to use technical software and databases to perform engineering and project tracking functions
Ability to travel to various work locations throughout Cook County
This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen, and medical examination
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
Voluntary Benefits
You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Company
Cook County Government
Cook County Government is a government agency that provides resident services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.1MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office
2023-06-13Grant· $1.1M
Leadership Team
Tanya S. Anthony, PMP
Chief Financial Officer
Alesia Hawkins
Deputy Chief Procurement Officer
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