State of Illinois · 15 hours ago
SYSTEMS PLANNING & SERVICES ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)
Dixon, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$6,281/mo - $9,792/mo
4+ years expThe State of Illinois is seeking a Systems Planning & Services Engineer within the Department of Transportation. This role involves providing scoping and planning requirements for transportation activities, developing planning documentation, and ensuring the implementation of transportation projects at both state and local levels.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates Urbanized Area Transportation Studies to maintain certification of the Continuing, Comprehensive, and Cooperative (3C) Planning Process, including scoping of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) projects within these areas
Maintains a data bank ensuring accurate information relating to local streets, township roads, county highways, state highways, and interstate routes
Develops design traffic forecasts for highway geometrics, pavement design, and environmental analysis
Assures the accurate collection of traffic count data throughout the district to support traffic forecasts for all highway improvements in the district and publication of state traffic maps
Develops recommendations for the annual and long-range program based on current and future needs
Codes project information into the recommended program to be used in determining the state highway appropriations
Scopes non-Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) projects as assigned
Trains, evaluates, and motivates 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 assigned
Qualification
Required
Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois
Four years of experience in the practice of civil engineering
Preferred
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with employees, agency officials and the general public
Ability to supervise a staff and perform job duties independently, with minimal guidance or supervision
Strong organizational and decision making skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Teams, and Access
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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