Assistant Geometrics Engineer (Civil Engineer IV)

About the role

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring an Assistant Geometrics Engineer (Civil Engineer IV) in Effingham, IL. The position interprets policies and procedures governing geometric design, capacity and access control of highways, and covers intersections, interchanges, rest areas and weigh stations. It also directs route location and design studies during peak workloads. The work is in the Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 4/District 7/Bureau of Program Development, with a Monday to Friday schedule and a hybrid option of 1 to 5 days per week in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Develop alternatives and review geometric designs in the district's program before the public involvement process.
• Review geometric designs on state highways prepared by consultants, counties, municipalities and other district bureaus.
• Review and prepare safety projects for inclusion in the district's program.
• Prepare geometric revisions during project plan development and after construction contracts are awarded.
• Present designs to the public and other agencies.
• Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a fair and equitable manner.

Required profile

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer or Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
• Four years of experience in civil engineering.
• Preferred: working experience in studies, plans and construction, and knowledge of highway design policies and procedures.
• Valid driver's license, occasional districtwide travel and occasional overtime.
• Background screening and, as required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, filing a Statement of Economic Interest.

Required skills

• Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Web-based databases and Microsoft Office
• Strong oral and written communication skills

What we offer

• Anticipated starting salary of $6,281 per month, range $6,281-$9,792 per month.
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance, pension plan, maternity/paternity leave and deferred compensation programs.
• Flexible schedules, 12 paid sick days, 10 paid vacation days in the first year and 3 paid personal days.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois online application portal; paper applications are not accepted. The position is a union position.