About this role
Role Overview
- Plans and directs the coordination, review, and approval of project studies within the Illinois state system
- Ensures compliance with federal oversight relating to design approval
- Resolves special technical and managerial problems related to complicated and high-priority projects
- Ensures public involvement in project study development stages
- Obtains approval of all design exceptions for projects
- Trains, motivates, and evaluates staff to ensure competency in assignments
- Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and promotes fair treatment of all employees
Requirements
- Current registration as a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois
- Five years of experience in civil engineering
- Eight years of experience in civil engineering preferred, with at least five years in highway engineering, two years developing significant highway projects
- Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering
- Ability to plan, organize, execute, and evaluate administrative program requirements
- Requires a valid driver’s license
- Requires successful completion of a background screening
- Frequent statewide travel and occasional out-of-state travel required.
Benefits
- 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)
- 12 paid Sick Days annually
- 10 paid Vacation Days the first year of service, earning up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually
- 3 paid Personal Days annually
- 13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources