Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) is seeking applications for a Permit/Traffic Engineer. This position evaluates and comments on development activities and highway permit submittals, develops and reviews traffic studies, and performs other highway permitting and related traffic duties as assigned. The employee must successfully coordinate permit improvement projects with various permittees, townships, municipalities, and the State of Illinois (IDOT) to provide for the safe and efficient travel of the motoring public. The position provides recommendations in regards to development reviews, access design, traffic reviews, and other highway safety and efficiency concerns to the Chief of Permitting.

The preferred candidate must have the ability to deal with the public in a professional manner – and answer and communicate effectively about highway design and traffic concerns. The position requires knowledge of highway signage and the ability to read and understand professional Civil Engineering drawings. The preferred candidate must have knowledge of and experience working with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The job requires extensive use of computers and programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, BlueBeam, PowerPoint, HCS, and other traffic modeling software.

The candidate should meet the following job requirements to be considered for this position:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. The possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license issued by the State of Illinois is required for a Civil Engineer Level II.
Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license issued from the State of Illinois is required for Civil Engineer Levels III–IV.
Minimum 3 years of experience in highway design, safety, and traffic management.
Knowledge of highway ordinances, codes, MUTCD Manual, federal and state design and construction standards, and state statutes.
Possession of a valid Illinois Driver's license.

Salary will depend upon the qualifications and experience of the desired candidate.

Application deadline: Open till filled

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