Cook County Government · 8 hours ago
HIGHWAY ENGINEER IV -TRAFFIC SIGNALS/ELECTRICAL (MELA) (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) -SEIU 73
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$47.81/hr - $47.81/hr
6+ years expCook County Government is responsible for various administrative duties, and they are seeking a Highway Engineer IV specializing in traffic signals and electrical systems. The role involves planning, designing, and maintaining traffic signals and roadway lighting, along with overseeing engineering calculations and staff activities.
GovernmentNon ProfitResidential
No H1B
Responsibilities
Performs a variety of administrative and engineering duties of substantial difficulty in the planning, operations, design, and maintenance of traffic signals and roadway lighting, or other areas of specialization
Apply engineering principles and practices with a minimum of technical supervision
Conducts and oversees the necessary engineering calculations and preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, studies and reports associated with the planning, operations, design, field implementation, and maintenance of traffic signals and roadway lighting
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 or electrical engineering is required
Six (6) years' work experience in design, construction, or engineering studies related to transportation infrastructure is required
Within these minimum six (6) years' experience, a minimum of three (3) years of work experience in at least one (1) of the following four (4) categories is required: Preparation and/or review of traffic signal timing plans, Preparation and/or review of traffic signal design plans, Performing traffic signal field inspections, Preparation and/or review of roadway lighting design plans
Possession of a valid driver's license is required
Preferred
A valid Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Illinois is preferred
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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