Policy Standards & Final Plans Control Unit Chief (Civil Engineer VI)

State of Illinois; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks a Civil Engineer VI to lead the Policy Standards & Final Plans Control Unit within the Bureau of Bridges and Structures. This role directs development and maintenance of structural design policies, standards, and provisions for bridges.

The incumbent supervises technical staff, manages cost and time estimates for bridge designs, and ensures compliance with safety and fairness standards while fostering cooperative relationships with departmental

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois or Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
• Six years of experience in civil engineering.
• Supervisory experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Policy Standards & Final Plans Control Unit within the Illinois Department of Transportation's Bureau of Bridges and Structures.
• Directs development and maintenance of structural design policies, standards, and special provisions.
• Manages cost and time estimates for bridge designs.
• Supervises technical staff in the Bridge Design Section.
• Evaluates new design and construction techniques while ensuring compliance with departmental safety and fairness standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Oral communication

Written communication

Relationship management

Civil engineering

Education

Professional Engineer license (Illinois) or Structural Engineer license (Illinois)

Job description

This Civil Engineer VI position leads the Policy Standards & Final Plans Control Unit within the Illinois Department of Transportation's Bureau of Bridges and Structures. The role directs development and maintenance of structural design policies, standards, and special provisions; manages cost and time estimates for bridge designs; and supervises technical staff in the Bridge Design Section. The incumbent evaluates new design and construction techniques while ensuring compliance with departmental safety and fairness standards.

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois OR Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois
• Six years of experience in civil engineering
• Supervisory experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff
• Valid driver's license required