Governor of Illinois
SAFETY DESIGN ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER V)
Governor of Illinois, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777
Position Overview
This position is accountable for developing and implementing policies and initiatives related to the Highway Safety Manual (HSM), performing Road Safety Assessments (RSA), managing published research on state-of-the-art guardrail and median barrier end sections, roadside and median barriers, and other roadside appurtenances while reviewing recommendations to revise existing policies or to develop new policies. This position provides statewide technical guidance and general direction on proper highway clear zones and roadside treatments. This position administers statewide safety crash analyses to identify patterns with specific roadway designs and recommends mitigating measures.
Essential Functions
Prepares technical correspondence and reports of safety issues.
Performs on-site reviews on an as-needed basis.
Develops, writes, and disseminates standards, procedures, and policies relative to highway safety needs.
Advances implementation of the Highway Safety Manual (HSM).
Consults with policy development units in the Bureau of Design and Environment (BDE), other central bureaus, other states, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to ensure that proposed policies are uniform.
Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Five years of experience in civil engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
Three years of experience supervising engineering functions.
Possession of Roadside Safety Professional (RSP) Certification.
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
Extensive knowledge of the modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction and maintenance of public works.
Ability to direct the work of other engineers and technical staff.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff and the public.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Conditions of Employment
Valid driver’s license.
Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel which sometimes may include overnight stays.
Successful completion of a background screening.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Safety Design Engineer. The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.
Benefits
Monday-Friday work schedule.
Flexible work schedules in several program areas.
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
Pension Plan.
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave.
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre‑tax benefit programs.
Paid Sick Days and Vacation Days.
Paid Personal Daysli>
Paid holidays.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources.
Work Hours and Location Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday. Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62764. Work Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation, Bureau of Safety Programs & Engineering.
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Essential Functions
Prepares technical correspondence and reports of safety issues.
Performs on-site reviews on an as-needed basis.
Develops, writes, and disseminates standards, procedures, and policies relative to highway safety needs.
Advances implementation of the Highway Safety Manual (HSM).
Consults with policy development units in the Bureau of Design and Environment (BDE), other central bureaus, other states, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to ensure that proposed policies are uniform.
Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Five years of experience in civil engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
Three years of experience supervising engineering functions.
Possession of Roadside Safety Professional (RSP) Certification.
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
Extensive knowledge of the modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction and maintenance of public works.
Ability to direct the work of other engineers and technical staff.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff and the public.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Conditions of Employment
Valid driver’s license.
Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel which sometimes may include overnight stays.
Successful completion of a background screening.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Safety Design Engineer. The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.
Benefits
Monday-Friday work schedule.
Flexible work schedules in several program areas.
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
Pension Plan.
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave.
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre‑tax benefit programs.
Paid Sick Days and Vacation Days.
Paid Personal Daysli>
Paid holidays.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources.
Work Hours and Location Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday. Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62764. Work Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation, Bureau of Safety Programs & Engineering.
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