Senior Design Squad Leader (Civil Engineer IV)

DGS Office of External Affairs; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Design Squad Leader (Civil Engineer IV) at the Illinois Department of Transportation directs a team of Civil Engineers III and oversees consultant-led highway project studies and plans. The role ensures design accuracy, compliance, and cost-efficiency while coordinating work across sections and safeguarding staff safety and development.

Candidates must hold IL PE or Structural Engineer licenses, have four years in civil engineering, supervisory experience, and a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer or Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
• Four years of experience in civil engineering.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with highway or bridge plan preparation.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises up to ten Civil Engineers III and manages consultant-prepared studies and plans.
• Ensures accuracy, compliance, and cost-efficiency of designs.
• Coordinates activities across sections.
• Oversees subordinate safety and development.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Supervisory experience

Highway/bridge plan experience

Organizational & communication skills

Driver's license

Leadership

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (Illinois)

Licensed Structural Engineer (Illinois)

Job description

The Senior Design Squad Leader (Civil Engineer IV) supervises up to ten Civil Engineers III and manages consultant-prepared studies and plans for highway projects at the Illinois Department of Transportation. The role ensures accuracy, compliance, and cost-efficiency of engineering designs while coordinating activities across sections and overseeing subordinate personnel safety and development.

Key qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer or Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois
• Four years of experience in civil engineering
• Supervisory experience
• Experience with highway or bridge plan preparation
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Valid driver's license