GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER III)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides structural engineers with geotechnical recommendations on typical to complex projectsso that the most cost effective, safe, and durable structure is constructed. This is accomplished by performing typical to complex analyses to design or review and approve consultant designed foundations supporting bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and other traffic structures. The incumbent provides foundation and geotechnical design parameters, plan modifications, and specification input to the structural engineer so thecontract documents do not create construction delays or contractor claims. In addition, this position assists districts, contractors, consultants, and in-house structural engineers in responding to or resolving soils related design and construction problems.

Requirements

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.
37 months of civil engineering experience.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Successful completion of a background screening.
Occasional statewide travel that may include overnight stays.
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.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of modern methods and techniques as related to bridges and structures.
Ability to supervise and inspect the work of contractors on major engineering projects in accordance with plans and specifications.
Working knowledge of engineering software.
Good oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Prepares and/or reviews consultant structural geotechnical reports (SGRs) on typical to complex projects.
Reviews the foundations and geotechnical aspects of structural consultant and in-house type, size, location (TSL) plans for typical to complex structures.
Reviews the foundations and geotechnical aspects of structural consultant and in-house final plans for typical to complex major structures.
Reviews typical to complex construction submittals including cofferdams, seal coat, temporary soil retention systems, drilled shaft installation procedures, ground modification designs, tie-back anchor and micro-pile designs, value engineering, construction problems, mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) and soil nailed wall internal stability, noise wall foundations, and other less common requests.
Reviews typical to complex local agency structure foundations and geotechnical reports as well as repair plans for foundations, slopes, and retaining walls.
Designs typical to complex single shaft foundations for high mast light towers, overhead sign trusses, and traffic signal mast arms when standard design tables provided on the standard base sheets and manuals cannot be used.
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

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