Senior Project Squad Leader (Civil Engineer IV)

About the role

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring two Senior Project Squad Leaders (Civil Engineer IV) in Effingham, IL. The position supervises and coordinates the Engineers and Technicians who design and prepare studies and plans for highly complex highway facility improvements, and reviews Consulting Engineers' plans and specifications on major projects. It is a salaried, full-time union position with an anticipated starting salary of $6,281 per month.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure studies and plans prepared within the squad and by consultants are accurate, complete, compliant with design standards and specifications, and represent the most cost-effective design for major projects.
• Act as liaison between the district Bureau of Program Development and consulting engineers on complex transportation facility studies and plans.
• Motivate, train and evaluate subordinate employees.
• Coordinate subordinate personnel with other sections of the bureau and consultants so studies and plans are finished in time for letting dates.
• Perform duties in line with departmental safety rules and in a way that treats all employees fairly.

Required profile

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer or Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
• Four years of experience in civil engineering.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel districtwide.
• Successful completion of a background screening.
• Applicants must apply electronically through the State of Illinois online application portal; applications by email or paper are not considered.

Preferred qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles and modern methods of design, construction and maintenance of public works.
• Ability to supervise other engineers and technicians and to carry out difficult technical research.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

What we offer

• Monday to Friday schedule, with 1 to 5 days per week in the office depending on operational needs.
• Flexible work schedules, including hybrid options.
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance, pension plan, maternity/paternity leave and deferred compensation programs.
• Paid sick days, vacation days and personal days, plus tuition reimbursement and an employee assistance program.