State of Illinois · 7 hours ago
ENGINEER OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT (CIVIL ENGINEER VIII)
Schaumburg, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$14,253/mo - $14,253/mo
12+ years expThe State of Illinois is seeking an Engineer of Program Development to provide overall direction for the district’s annual and multi-year programs in the preliminary engineering phase of projects. This role involves coordinating project studies, managing engineering functions, and ensuring the effective use of program dollars while maintaining communication with various stakeholders.
AssociationGovernmentOffice AdministrationReal Estate
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides effective program management within the district
Provides effective coordination of project studies, designs, plan preparations, traffic studies, and land acquisition functions so as to meet established letting dates
Participates in a wide range of area planning and programming activities designed to develop rational area transportation plans
Ensures that the annual, short-range, and special district improvement programs will improve the safety and capacity of district highways and optimizes the use of available program dollars
Ensures that improvement projects in process are continuously monitored and regional management is alerted to make the decisions necessary for timely project completion
Provides close contact and communication with representatives of local government agencies, the federal government, metropolitan planning agencies, commercial and industrial interests, and private citizens on transportation planning activities
Provides regional management with designs, plan preparations and land acquisition information, solutions, costs, policies, and courses of action that provide timely project completion
Structures local agency, utility, and railroad participation agreements to optimize use of available program dollars and facilitate program implementation
Ensures the proper and effective utilization of manpower through the selection, training, motivation, and evaluation of employees
Exercises significant discretion for the regular and daily implementation of policy and strategy as directed by executive staff
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 required or assigned
Qualification
Required
Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois
Twelve years of experience in civil engineering including seven years of supervising staff and managing engineering functions
Preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of the laws and policies controlling the activities administered
Comprehensive knowledge of the modern methods and practices of public works construction and maintenance operations
Ability to initiate, coordinate and direct large scale engineering programs or research and planning activities of a difficult technical nature
Ability to promote, establish and maintain harmonious relationships with staff and the general public
Strong oral and written communications skills
Benefits
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
Company
State of Illinois
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