Hydraulics Section Chief – Civil Engineer VI
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Location Type: Office
Location: Schaumburg • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $7,517 - $11,692 per month
Job Level
About the role
- 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.
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
- 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.
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)
- (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
- (3) paid Personal Days annually
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
civil engineeringhydrologic modelinghydraulic modelingsteady flow modelingHEC-RASdrainage procedurespublic works designquality assurance documentationfloodway construction regulationsstorm water management
Soft Skills
effective communicationstaff developmentperformance evaluationcounselingtimely project completionequitable treatmentmanagementsupervisionproblem-solvingcollaboration
Certifications
Licensed Professional Engineer