Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 54539 IPR# 25-00932
Opening Date:
Closing Date:
Agency: Department of Transportation
PositionTitle: Civil Engineer VI
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $7,517 Monthly; Full Range: $7,517 - $11,692 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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This position is accountable for assessing the performance of the department’s pavement design, construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, preservation policies, and procedures utilizing the department’s pavement management system. This position is responsible for planning and supervising in-house research studies related to pavement design, construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and preservation. In addition, this position is accountable for providing pavement design, construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, preservation strategy support to districts and bureaus for unique pavement performance problems. This position is responsible for developing and implementing statewide policies, procedures, and specifications to ensure that Illinois employs cost-effective, efficient state-of-the-art pavement design, construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and preservation technologies.

Essential Function

• Directs and administers the activities of the Pavement Management Unit.
• Oversees the performance history assessment of departmental pavement design, construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and preservation strategies using the pavement management system.
• Plans and supervises in-house research studies related to pavement design, construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and preservation procedures.
• Coordinates responses to district and central bureau requests for assistance with unique pavement design and performance problems.
• Incorporates cost-effective changes to departmental policies resulting from positive research findings in a timely manner.
• Ensures the successful deployment and usage of research policies, practices, and specifications statewide.
• Trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinate personnel to ensure their effectiveness.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois OR current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
• Six years of experience in civil engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to initiate, coordinate, and direct engineering research and planning activities of a complex nature.
• Knowledge of pavement design and performance data analysis.
• Ability to promote, establish, and maintain harmonious relationships with both technical and professional staff and the public.
• Ability to develop policies, specifications, and standards.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires successful completion of a background screening.
• Requires frequent statewide travel and limited out-of-state travel with overnight stays.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire an Engineer of Pavement Management.

The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.

The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
• New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
• Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
• (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Work Location: 126 E Ash St, Springfield, Illinois, 62704
Work County: Sangamon

Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Bureau of Research

Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV

Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Leadership & Management; Transportation

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