Senior Environmental Studies Technician (Engineering Technician IV)

Civicworks; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks in Effingham, Illinois, seeks a Senior Environmental Studies Technician to review proposed highway improvements for environmental impacts and to develop mitigation strategies.

The role supervises staff and coordinates environmental activities across sections and with consultants to ensure timely project completion, while maintaining records of mitigation actions and supporting engineering teams with technical guidance.

Qualifications

• Two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering, or related technical/science curriculum is required.
• Extensive engineering experience in civil engineering is required.
• Extensive experience managing environmental aspects of transportation projects is required.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, CADD, GIS, and web-based databases are required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Review proposed highway improvements for environmental impacts.
• Develop mitigation strategies for environmental impacts.
• Maintain records of mitigation actions.
• Supervise subordinate employees.
• Coordinate environmental activities across sections and with consultants to ensure timely project completion.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Environmental management

Technical proficiency

Education

Two years of college in civil engineering technology or related curriculum

Engineering experience 5+ years or 7+ years

Tools

Microsoft Office

CADD

GIS

Web databases

Job description

The Senior Environmental Studies Technician (Engineering Technician IV) reviews proposed highway improvements for environmental impacts, develops mitigation strategies, and maintains records of mitigation actions for the Illinois Department of Transportation in Effingham. The role supervises subordinate employees and coordinates environmental activities across sections and with consultants to ensure timely project completion.

Key qualifications

• Two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering, or related technical/science curriculum plus five years of engineering experience, OR seven years of engineering experience
• Extensive experience in technical activities relating to civil engineering
• Extensive experience managing environmental aspects of transportation projects
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, CADD, GIS, and web-based databases
• Valid driver's license required