Senior Design Squad Leader; Civil Engineer Iv

Senior Design Squad Leader (Civil Engineer IV)

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

This position is responsible for supervising up to ten Civil Engineer III in the preparation of studies and plans for highway projects. This position is also responsible for the management of consultant prepared studies and plans.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures that studies and plans prepared within the unit as well as those prepared by consulting engineers are accurate, complete, and in compliance with policies and procedures or acceptable variations and represent the most cost-efficient designs.
• Motivates, trains, and evaluates subordinate personnel.
• Coordinates the activities of subordinate personnel with other sections within the bureau and consults engineers to ensure that studies and plans are completed in time to meet prescribed schedules.
• Ensures safety of the subordinates.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois OR current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
• Four years of experience in civil engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with preparation of highway or bridge plans.
• Strong organizational skills.

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid driver's license.
• Occasional district wide travel.
• Successful completion of a background screening.

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Senior Design Squad Leaders. The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.

Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs. The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:
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.