HYDRAULICS SECTION CHIEF - (CIVIL ENGINEER VI)
Schaumburg, IL, US, 60196
Job Requisition ID: 53908 IPR# 25-01106
Opening Date:
Closing Date: 03/23/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Civil Engineer VI
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $ 7,517 Monthly; Full Range: $ 7,517 - $ 11,692 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Protech Teamsters
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
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Postion Overview
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.
Essential Functions
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
- Requires successful completion of a background screening.
- Requires occasional district-wide travel.
- Requires occasional overtime.
- 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.
- 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 Hydraulics Section Chief.
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. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.
The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:
- 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
We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM Monday - Friday (45 minute lunch)
Work Location: 201 Center Ct, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60196
Work Office: Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation Region 1/District 1/Bureau of Programming
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Leadership & Management; Transportation
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.
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