Senior Project Squad Leader (Civil Engineer IV)

State of Illinois; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks a Senior Project Squad Leader (Civil Engineer IV) to supervise engineers and technicians on complex highway facility improvement studies and plans.

Based in Effingham, IL, the role reviews consulting plans, coordinates cross-team activities, and enforces design standards and specifications for major projects.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois OR Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
• Four years of experience in civil engineering.
• Ability to supervise engineers and technicians.
• Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles and modern design methods.
• Skill in highway, street, and structure design and engineering specifications.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises engineers and technicians designing and preparing studies and plans for complex highway facility improvements.
• Reviews consulting engineers' plans and coordinates activities across teams.
• Ensures compliance with design standards and specifications for major projects.
• Based in Effingham, Illinois, with responsibility for project oversight.

Skills

Supervise engineers and technicians

Civil engineering principles

Highway/Street/Structure design

Oral and written communication

4 years civil engineering experience

Education

Professional Engineer license (Illinois)

Licensed Structural Engineer (Illinois)

Job description

Senior Project Squad Leader (Civil Engineer IV) at the Illinois Department of Transportation supervises engineers and technicians designing and preparing studies and plans for complex highway facility improvements. The position is based in Effingham, Illinois, with responsibility for reviewing consulting engineers' plans, coordinating activities across teams, and ensuring compliance with design standards and specifications for major projects.

Key qualifications:

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois OR Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois
• Four years of experience in civil engineering
• Ability to supervise engineers and technicians
• Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles and modern design methods
• Skill in highway, street, and structure design and engineering specifications
• Good oral and written communication skills