HYDRAULICS GROUP ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER V) - REQ#41816

Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62764

Job Requisition ID: 41816

Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Title: Civil Engineer V
Closing Date/Time: 10/11/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,837 MONTHLY; Full Range $6,837 - $10,831 MONTHLY
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: NR916 Pro-Tech Teamsters

*This position is covered by the Revolving Door Prohibition policy.

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

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 41816 - IPR# 47435

Position Overview

This position is accountable for the hydrologic and hydraulic analysis required for the design of large and complex drainage systems involving bridges, culverts, detention basins, pumping stations, and storm sewers.

Essential Functions

• Ensures the development of policies and procedures which will yield practical, economical, and environmentally acceptable designs meeting the departmental goals and objectives.
• Ensures the accurate and timely completion and approval of hydraulic reports for bridge and culvert drainage structures and conducts special studies to provide sound information for resolving hydraulic problems.
• Coordinates the development of a drainage manual to provide consistent drainage policies based on sound engineering principles.
• Analyzes hydrologic and hydraulic problems and the computer-aided hydraulic design systems.
• Instructs district personnel and consultants in proper hydraulic analysis and computer applications.
• Motivates, evaluates, and develops staff to maintain a high level of employee morale and work performance.
• 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.
• Five years of experience in civil engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in the specific area of hydraulics and hydrology.
• Supervisory experience.
• Ability to train and motivate personnel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid driver's license.
• Occasional statewide travel with overnight stays.
• Successful completion of a background screening.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Agency Mission Statement:

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Hydraulics Group Engineer.

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 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday
Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62764-0001

Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation/Bureau of Bridges and Structures/Bridge Planning/Hydraulics
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Transportation ; Leadership & Management; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

If you meet the qualifications for this position, please follow the link and apply today! https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Springfield-HYDRAULICS-GROUP-ENGINEER-%28CIVIL-ENGINEER-V%29-IL-62764/1217606200/

*If you have questions about the Job Responsibilities or Qualifications, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed above

*If you have questions about the application process, please reach out to DOT.Recruitment@Illinois.gov

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.