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SENIOR RAILROAD ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)

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Date:  Oct 17, 2024
Location: 

Schaumburg, IL, US, 60196

Job Requisition ID:  42109

Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: CIVIL ENGR. IV - PW114 
Closing Date/Time: 10/31/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,281 a month; Full Range: $6,281 - $9,792 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: NR916 Pro-Tech Teamsters

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

*This position is covered by the Revolving Door Prohibition policy.

 

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number 42109 - IPR#47582

 

 

Position Overview

 This position is responsible for coordinating and directing the district’s in-house and consultant’s planning and design negotiations pertaining to railroad relocation, grade separation, and grade crossing improvements associated with the district’s highway related programs.

Essential Functions

  • Ensures the proper and expeditious coordination of all railroad-highway related activities.
  • Ensures the execution of Railroad Agreements in full compliance with Railroad Standards and Policies, Illinois Commerce Commission regulations, and state and federal policies and in accordance with the district’s construction schedule.
  • Ensures the proper coordination and implementation of the Annual Highway-Rail Signal and Surface Safety Programs with the department’s central office and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
  • Ensures the accuracy, completeness, and overall design engineering of railroad plans.
  • Ensures that Illinois Commerce Commission orders are issued in proper form and in accordance with the district’s construction schedule and provides expert testimony to the Illinois Commerce Commission on highway-railroad work.
  • Ensures subordinate staff performance duties are in accordance with the departmental safety code.
  • Ensures that Railroad Force Account work bills and audits are processed for orderly and timely payments.
  • 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.
  • Four years of experience in civil engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in highway design and/or construction in the state of Illinois.
  • Experience working with railroad companies.

Conditions of Employment

  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Successful completion of a background screening.
  • 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 Senior Railroad 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.

 

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 are available in many 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  

Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation/Region 1/District 1/Bureau of Design

Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV 

Posting Group: Transportation ; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

 

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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