CIVIL ENGINEER II

State of Illinois • Springfield, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire a Civil Engineer II to support engineering studies in the Capital Programs division of Water Resources.  This position performs engineering computations and data collection for water resources projects of flood control, water supply, recreation and environmental enhancements. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from a college or university program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
• Requires two years of experience in civil or water resource engineering; or one year of engineering experience as a Civil Engineer I and completion of an agency approved training program.
• Requires completion of background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Must obtain an Illinois driver's license within 6 months of employment.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a certification as an Engineering Intern (formerly Engineer in Training).
• Minimum of 12 months experience working in water resources field.
• Working experience in water resource modeling software including Hydrologic Engineering Center River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) and Hydrologic Engineering Center Hydrologic Modeling System (HEC-HMS).
• Minimum of 6 months experience in developing and reviewing engineering reports.
• Previous training or classes in open channel hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs moderately difficult engineering duties in support of projects involving such elements as: flood control, drainage, water supply and demand, low flow augmentation, irrigation, stream restoration,and recreation analysis.
• Performs preliminary field surveys and inspections for proposed projects.
• Participates in engineering training programs which develop engineering expertise and computer skills; and develops an understanding of engineering policies and procedures.
• Maintains project files to document computations and project evaluations.
• Develops working relations with OWR employees, and other department and non-department contacts.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of work of the duties enumerated above.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees