Project Studies Engineer

CIVIL ENGINEER III - PROJECT STUDIES ENGINEER - IPR# 47257

Agency : Department of Transportation

Closing Date/Time: 07/11/2024

Salary: $5,593 - $9,270 Monthly

Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $5,593 - $7,093 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

County: LaSalle

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.

Agency Mission Statement

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Project Studies 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 are available in many 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.

Job Responsibilities

This position is accountable for corridor, design, and combined location studies for highway improvement projects on the annual and multi-year construction program.

This position reports to the Studies and Plans Senior Unit Chief. Reporting directly to this position are two Location and Design Report Technicians and zero to three seasonally assigned personnel.

The incumbent is a member of an interdisciplinary study team who reviews alternatives for both new highway systems and the rehabilitation or reconstruction of existing highways. Social, economic, aesthetic, and environmental impacts of the proposed alternatives are evaluated in the preparation of various reports and are presented to elected officials and the public. The results of the reports and public involvement are used as a basis for determining the most feasible alternative for constructing new highways or improving existing facilities.

Some typical problems encountered by the incumbent include resolving the alternatives to be evaluated in project studies and establishing priorities for the most efficient utilization of personnel. The incumbent also resolves technical and procedural problems encountered by subordinates in their development of project study reports. The greatest challenge of the position is developing location studies for the ultimate determination of the most cost-effective design and communicating the results to other state and federal authorities as well as to the general public.

Many of these studies involve making value engineering determinations before a recommendation can be made as well as making engineering judgments for recommending deviations from design standards. The incumbent personally directs the preparation of location studies and recommends alternatives to the Studies and Plans Senior Unit Chief. In addition, the incumbent prepares legal notices for publication, prepares exhibits for public involvement events, and reviews studies made by consultants and local agencies. This position also reviews environmental studies for compatibility with engineering alternatives and makes field reviews of project sites to assure completeness and accuracy of location studies.

Job Responsibilities Continued

The accountabilities of this position are accomplished with a staff of two Project Studies Technicians and zero to three seasonally assigned engineers and technicians, the number depending upon the studies in process. They also prepare plan and profile studies, cost estimates, detour reports, and construction phasing details.

The incumbent operates within the guidelines of the Illinois Department of Transportation's Bureau of Design and Environment Manual. It is often necessary to make judgments to interpret which guidelines are applicable. This position takes independent action in the development of engineering alternatives in the location studies and makes recommendations for coordinated phasing with other projects.

The incumbent informs their supervisor of unique engineering problems and/or sensitive areas of study with a recommended course of action. The location studies inherently have unique problems and are, at times, sensitive in nature so appropriate discretion is required.

In performing these functions, the incumbent deals with the central Bureau of Design and Environment and the district bureaus of Operations and Local Roads regularly and with the Federal Highway Administration and other districts and central bureaus on an as needed basis. The incumbent deals with the general public as required.

The effectiveness of this position is measured by the accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of the studies and reports.

Principal Accountabilities

1.Prepares the engineering sections of corridor, design and combined location studies in accurate and timely manner.

2.Prepares alternate designs for location studies.

3.Reviews location studies prepared by consultants and other agencies for completeness according to policy and procedures.

4.Responsible for complying with the various department policies to prepare project studies for approval.

5.Assists with informational meetings and public involvement to describe projects.

6.Trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinate personnel.

7.Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.

8.Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college OR master's degree in engineering OR Engineer Intern license in the state of Illinois.
• 43 months of civil engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and CADD.

• Working experience in studies and plans, and construction.

• Knowledge of the policies and procedures that govern the design of highway projects.

• Ability to analyze and solve highway engineering problems.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid driver's license.

• Successful completion of a background check.

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday

Work Location: 700 E Norris Dr, Ottawa, Illinois, 61350

Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation/Region 2/District 3/Program Development

Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV

Posting Group: Transportation ; Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Leadership & Management; Public Safety

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.

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Nearest Major Market: Ottawa