ASSISTANT BRIDGE AND HYDRAULICS ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)
About The Position
The Assistant Bridge and Hydraulics Engineer assists the Bridge and Hydraulics Engineer with designing and preparing plans and reports for bridges and other major drainage structures, and with reviewing and supervising work performed by consulting engineers. When the Bridge and Hydraulics Engineer is absent, this position provides requested expertise on bridge and hydraulic matters, ensures plans and reports continue to progress, and provides continuity of operations. The role is with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 4/District 7/Bureau of Program Development, in Effingham, Illinois. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with hybrid work availability of one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Districtwide travel, potentially including overnight stays, and overtime are required.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois or current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
- Four years of experience in civil engineering.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to conduct districtwide travel, which may include overnight stays.
- Ability to work overtime.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to conduct engineering research and write technical reports.
- Extensive knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
- Extensive knowledge of design/construction engineering.
- Strong computer skills, including Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), web-based databases, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing hydraulic, bridge condition, and structure reports and analyses to ensure they are accurate, complete, and compliant with the Bureau of Design and Environment’s Manual, Drainage Manuals, and policies.
- Assist in reviewing hydraulic and bridge design work prepared by consultants and district personnel to evaluate project scope and structure type, size, and location using survey information and field trip data.
- Conduct field investigations, recommend corrective action for hydraulic problems, and ensure information for reports and plans is accurate and completed on time.
- Prepare bridge repair plans and other drainage repair plans for the annual district program in compliance with design standards and policies.
- Document key decisions made during report preparation to keep bridge- and hydraulics-related files up to date.
- Stay informed about current departmental and district policies and procedures to ensure projects and reports comply.
- Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to fair and equitable treatment of employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- In the absence of the Bridge and Hydraulics Engineer, provide requested expertise on bridge and hydraulic matters and ensure plans and reports continue to progress.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Pension plan
- 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs, including medical and daycare
- 12 paid sick days annually
- 10 paid vacation days in the first year, with the potential to earn up to 25 paid vacation days annually
- 3 paid personal days annually
- 13–14 paid holidays annually, based on start date
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
