Bridge Liaison Engineer (Civil Engineer Iv)

State of Illinois•Schaumburg, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Bridge Liaison Engineer manages design projects for highway structures, including single-cell and multi-cell precast box culverts, pipe headwalls, drainage junction chambers and systems, bridge replacements, rehabilitation and repairs, and retaining walls. The engineer ensures plans and specifications comply with department policies, procedures, and specifications and are completed within designated time limits to meet letting dates. The role also assigns, negotiates, reviews, and coordinates work performed by district design consultants on structural contracts. The position is with the Illinois Department of Transportation's Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 1/District 1/Bureau of Design, in Schaumburg, Illinois. The anticipated hybrid schedule ranges from one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The role includes frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel, and occasional overtime.

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.
Successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Completion of civil engineering educational seminars.
Experience in highway engineering.
Thorough knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and specifications.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to supervise the work of other engineers, technicians, and consultants.
Ability to assign, review, and coordinate work performed by consultant staff.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure plans and specifications are completed effectively, efficiently, and on time.
Manage structural designs in accordance with state standards, department policies and procedures, and accepted structural engineering principles.
Provide input on assigned structural projects to support economical, timely, and efficient delivery.
Supervise and provide expertise to staff and others in designing and preparing plans for complex drainage structures and systems.
Review structural project requests, assess the skills, staffing, and availability of district structural design consultants, and assign work for completion.
Counsel, coach, and train subordinate staff in effectively performing their duties.
Ensure subordinate staff perform duties in accordance with the Departmental Safety Code.
Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all 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, including medical and daycare.
12 paid sick days annually.
10 paid vacation days during the first year, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 annually.
3 paid personal days annually.
13–14 paid holidays annually, depending 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.
Monday–Friday work schedule.