Geotechnical Field Engineer Supervisor Civil Engineer Iv

Geotechnical Field Engineer Supervisor - (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.

Position Overview:

This position is accountable for planning, directing, and supervising geotechnical activities for subgrades, embankments, structural foundations, topsoil, and stabilized soil materials. This position also requires performing geotechnical field inspections. Additional duties include monitoring consultant activities, design plan reviews and sampling of materials to be tested in the district Materials Laboratory.

Essential Functions:

Minimizes construction delays through proper scheduling of soil testing and inspection. Ensures appropriate solutions to embankment, subgrade, topsoil, and foundation problems to reduce possibility of soils failures. Ensures effectiveness of the in-house testing and inspection program through proper assignments to subordinate staff. Provides subordinate staff the training and instruction necessary to perform their tasks properly and safely. 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.

About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Geotechnical Field Engineer Supervisor. 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