Senior Civil Engineer - Studies & Plans (Hybrid)

State-of-Illinois; Paris (KY); Hybrid; USD 1,007,000 - 1,566,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking a Studies & Plans Engineer (Civil Engineer VI) to oversee the studies and plans for district highway improvement programs. You will direct engineering design, geometric, hydraulic, and environmental studies and prepare contract documents in accordance with design policies, standards and sound engineering practice.

The role requires current Illinois licensure (P.E.

Qualifications

• Six years of civil engineering experience.
• Six years of highway engineering experience.
• Four years supervising staff and managing engineering functions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates studies to determine feasible corridors for new highway and/or determine most acceptable design for proposed and existing transportation facilities.
• Synchronizes engineering, sociological and environmental factors which influence the design of transportation systems.
• Directs reviews of proper design applications of policies and procedures for projects prepared by consultants.
• Directs the timely completion of plans and specifications so the project can be placed under contract by predetermined time schedules.
• Directs, motivates and supervises personnel to accomplish the section’s work programs and goals within the scope of the district’s financial resources and prescribed deadlines.
• Provides administrative assistance in such matters as promotions, salary adjustments, manpower assignments, equipment requests and budgetary matters to ensure efficient operations of the bureau.
• 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.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Highway engineering experience

Supervisory experience

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (IL)

Licensed Structural Engineer (IL)

Job description

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking a Studies & Plans Engineer (Civil Engineer VI) to oversee the studies and plans for district highway improvement programs. You will direct engineering design, geometric, hydraulic, and environmental studies and prepare contract documents in accordance with design policies, standards and sound engineering practice.

The role requires current Illinois licensure (P.E.