Bridge Design Section Chief (Civil Engineer Vii)

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Bridge Design Section Chief (Civil Engineer VII) at the Illinois Department of Transportation manages and directs the drafting, design, and preparation of departmental bridge and structure plans. The position develops and disseminates policies, design procedures, structural theories, standards, specifications, and special provisions related to bridges and structures. It also oversees cost and time estimates, evaluates new structure types, products, techniques, and materials, and resolves construction and structural problems. The role directs preparation and review of bridge plans, approves complex plans, oversees consultants, and develops and trains staff in bridge science and technology. The position assigns, motivates, develops, and evaluates subordinate personnel and performs all duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner that supports fair and equitable treatment of employees. The position is based in Springfield, Illinois, with a hybrid schedule of 2 to 5 days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Occasional statewide and out-of-state travel with overnight stays is required.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois.
Current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the State of Illinois.
Seven years of experience in civil engineering.
Valid driver's license.
Successful completion of a background screening.
Ability to travel occasionally statewide and out of state, including overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience of engineering activities.
Experience in structural design and plan development utilizing Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) details.
Experience with structural construction submittals and specifications.
Experience with policy development.
Experience with shop drawings and steel fabrications.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Direct the preparation and development of all department-prepared bridge and structure plans.
Direct the review and approval of bridge and structure plans prepared by consultants and local agencies.
Direct the preparation and development of bridge and structure standards, specifications, and cost and time estimates.
Determine the applicability of new bridge and structure standards, materials, and designs.
Develop and train personnel in bridge science and technology.
Approve complex bridge and structure plans.
Assign, motivate, develop, and evaluate subordinate personnel.
Provide guidance and direct the resolution of complex structural problems.
Manage consultants engaged to perform the listed bridge and structure work.
Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
Pension plan.
12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs for medical and daycare expenses.
12 paid sick days annually.
10 paid vacation days in the first year of service, with the ability 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.
Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.