Project Engineer

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.

Hybrid work schedule is available upon completion of a 6-month probationary period and supervisor approval.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information .

For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual , Section 5

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 the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related transportation field from an accredited university
• Minimum of four (4) years of professional civil and/or transportation engineering experience
• 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 Drivers 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
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.