Senior Squad Leader - (Civil Engineer IV)

Illinois LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Transportation, seeks a Senior Squad Leader (Civil Engineer IV) based in Champaign. You will supervise engineers and technicians and oversee studies and plans for complex transportation facility improvements, reporting to the Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation.

The role emphasizes design accuracy, standards compliance, coordination with consulting engineers and district staff, and staff management.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer or Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
• Four years of experience in civil engineering.
• Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to perform technical research and provide comprehensive recommendations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel districtwide.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineers and technicians.
• Oversee studies and plans for complex transportation facility improvements.
• Ensure design accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with consulting engineers and district staff.
• Manage subordinate personnel.

Skills

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) IL

Licensed Structural Engineer IL

Civil engineering

Technical research

Communication skills

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Illinois

Licensed Structural Engineer (Illinois)

Job description

The Senior Squad Leader (Civil Engineer IV) supervises engineers and technicians at the Illinois Department of Transportation, overseeing the preparation of studies and plans for complex transportation facility improvements. The role involves ensuring design accuracy and compliance with standards, coordinating with consulting engineers and district staff, and managing subordinate personnel. Based in Champaign, this position reports to the Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation.

Key qualifications:

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois or Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois
• Four years of experience in civil engineering
• Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices
• Ability to perform difficult technical research and make comprehensive recommendations
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license and willingness for districtwide travel