Civil Engineer II

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire a Civil Engineer II to support engineering studies in the Capital Programs division of Water Resources. This position performs engineering computations and data collection for water resources projects of flood control water supply recreation and environmental enhancements. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

• Under general supervision performs moderately difficult engineering duties in support of projects involving suchelements as: flood control drainage water supply and demand low flow augmentation irrigation stream restorationand recreation analysis.
• Performs preliminary field surveys and inspections for proposed projects.
• Participates in engineering training programs which develop engineering expertise and computer skills; anddevelops an understanding of engineering policies and procedures.
• Maintains project files to document computations and project evaluations.
• Develops working relations with OWR employees and other department and non-department contacts.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of work of the dutiesenumerated above.

• Requires a bachelors degree in engineering from a college or university program accredited by the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET).
• Requires two years of experience in civil or water resource engineering; or one year of engineering experience as a CivilEngineer I and completion of an agency approved training program.

All applicants must be able to meet the following Condidtions of Employment with or without reasonable accommodtion to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities:

• Requires completion of background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires appropriate valid drivers license.
• Must obtain an Illinois drivers license within 6 months of employment.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

DNR Agency Statement

Charged with preserving protecting and promoting Illinois natural and cultural resources Illinois Department of NaturalResources (IDNR) employees oversee water wildlife wetlands and oil wells parks historic sites and everything inbetween. Employment opportunities vary greatly often providing employees the chance to work indoors and out in adynamic yet relaxed environment. Working for the State of Illinois IDNR employees receive excellent benefits includinghealth vision and dental insurance; a retirement plan and deferred compensation options; state holidays and other timeoff; as well as pre-tax benefit programs.

The Office of Water Resources

The Office of Water Resources administers regulatory programs over construction in the flood ways ofrivers lakes and streams. It is also responsible for construction in the shore waters of Lake Michiganconstruction and operation of dams construction in public bodies of water and diversion of water fromLake Michigan and withdrawal of water from three Federal lakes (Shelbyville Carlyle and RendLakes). The Office serves as the lead State agency for water resource planning navigation floodplainmanagement the National Flood Insurance program and interstate organizations on water resources.