Safety Programs Evaluation Engineer

Agency Mission Statement

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Civil Engineer Trainee.

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. 

Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other time off; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.

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.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• Completion of a master's or bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college OR a current Engineer Intern License in the state of Illinois (includes those expecting to graduate in the spring of 2021)
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in engineering related courses (If 2.0-2.5 GPA, candidate must have passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam)
• Valid driver's license
• In-state and out-of-state travel

Position Desirables

• Working knowledge of the routine practices of civil engineering
• Working knowledge of mathematics as applied to engineering activities·
• Basic skill in 'the use of engineering field and office instruments ·
• Ability to make relatively difficult technical computations and estimates
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Job Responsibilities

This position is responsible for assisting in the evaluation of the state-of-the-practice published research on state­of-the-art roadside appurtenances, assisting with revisions to existing policies and development of new policies, and assisting with roadway safety issues. This position, under immediate supervision, provides technical assistance on work zone and highway railroad grade crossing safety issues, reviews crash data to identify patterns with specific roadway designs, and assists in developing mitigating measures .

Principal Accountabilities

1. Assists in the evaluation of state-of-the-practice published research on state-of-the-art roadside appurtenances.
2. Assists with revisions and development of new standards, procedures, and policy recommendations relative to highway safety needs.
3. Prepares technical correspondence and reports of safety issues, under immediate supervision.
4. Performs on-site reviews on an as-needed basis, under immediate supervision.
5. Assists with crash data analysis and roadway safety issues.
6. Consults with policy development units in the Bureau of Design and Environment, other central bureaus, other states, and FHWA to ensure that proposed policies are uniform.
7. Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.