HYDRAULICS SECTION CHIEF - (CIVIL ENGINEER VI)

State of Illinois•Schaumburg, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for the direction and coordination of the Hydraulics Section, which is responsible for the review, development, implementation, and reconciliation of highway drainage concepts and hydraulic designs; so as to improve highway safety and operational effectiveness while minimizing adverse environmental impacts to adjacent areas. This position also ensures that District One maintains and demonstrates qualified staffing for hydraulic report approval authority as delegated under the Bureau of Bridges and Structures' policy, including oversight of training, process reviews, and quality assurance documentation.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Eight years of experience in civil engineering.
Three years supervising staff and managing engineering functions

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of the IDOT Drainage Manual and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Office of Water Resources (JDNR-OWR) Floodway Construction Regulations.
Training in the development and review of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and steady flow modeling and proficiency in the use of the River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) software program.
Knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction and maintenance of public works.
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations related to storm water and floodplains.
Experience implementing or overseeing delegated hydraulic report approval procedures in accordance with IDOT's Bureau of Bridges and Structures policy.
Familiarity with quality assurance documentation such as the Hydraulic Report Outline (HRO) and process review requirements.
Strong oral and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

Communicates effectively with federal, other state, and a variety of local agencies to develop acceptable and operationally effective solutions to what are frequently complex drainage problems for which agreements are difficult to obtain.
Develops drainage-related procedures that enable District One to formulate and meet construction program objectives.
Ensures the development of procedures for effective development of District One drainage proposals and the determination of drainage responsibility between the Office of Highways Project Implementation and other agencies and/or developers.
Ensures compliance with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Delegation of Approval Authority procedures for Hydraulic Reports, including staff qualification maintenance, quality control documentation, and coordination of required process reviews with the Bureau of Bridges and Structures.
Provides for effective management of the section and the efficient distribution of work between inhouse staff and consultants so as to ensure timely project completion.
Provides for subordinate staff development through continuous performance evaluation and counseling and making available proper training.
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

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