Project Engineer

Salary : $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annually
Location : Wheaton, IL
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 24-00072
Department: Division of Transportation
Opening Date: 05/09/2024
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work within the DuPage County Department of Transportation as a Project Engineer.
As a Project Engineer, you will have the opportunity to lead and participate in a variety of transportation related projects in a team environment. The position reports directly to the Senior Project Engineer.
Remote work is available upon completion of a 6-month probationary period and supervisor approval.
DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
RESPONSIBILITIES
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the investigation, development, and design of a variety of Phase I and II transportation engineering projects, including roadways, bridges and bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
• Reviews and manages studies, reports, plans and specifications for proposed transportation improvements that are performed by consultants on a wide variety of Phase I and II transportation projects.
• Coordinates with various municipalities, regulatory agencies, IDOT, Tollway, and utility companies.
• Conducts and leads various in-house transportation studies.
• Assists with the preparation of application materials for funding opportunities.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Occasional field work as necessary.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related transportation field
• Minimum of four (4) years of professional civil and/or transportation engineering experience from an accredited university
• This position requires registration as an Illinois Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Must possess and maintain in good standing a valid Illinois Driver's license

Experience in Phase II (Design) engineering and knowledge of IDOT standard specifications and federal and State design standards is preferred.
A pre-employment background check is required.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work will occur in an office and field environment. Incumbents may be subjected to dusts, fumes, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noises.
DuPage County offers a complete benefit package to full-time employees including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. Limited benefits are also offered for eligible part-time positions.
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01
Select the response below that represents your highest completed level of education.

• Master's Degree from an Accredited Institution
• Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited Institution
• Associate's Degree from an Accredited Institution
• Some college level courses complete but no degree awarded from an Accredited Institution
• High School Diploma or GED
• None of the above

02
Are you registered as an Illinois Professional Engineer?

• Yes
• No
• No, but I am able to obtain within six (6) months of hire

03
Select the response below that represents the number of years of experience you possess relevant to the position you are applying for.

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• 4 years of relevant experience
• 3 years of relevant experience
• 2 years of relevant experience
• 1 year of relevant experience
• Less than 1 year of relevant experience
• None of the above

04
Do you have experience in Phase II (Design) engineering?

• Yes
• No

05
This position requires that you possess and maintain in good standing a valid Illinois Driver's License. Do you possess this requirement?

• Yes
• No
• No, but I possess a valid driver's license within another State and am able to obtain a valid Illinois Driver's License within 90 days of employment.

06
Are you able to perform the following, with or without an accommodation?Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

• Yes
• No

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