NORTH AREA SENIOR BRIDGE INSPECTION ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)

State of Illinois•Elk Grove Township, IL

About The Position

This position is accountable for bridge inspections including National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), Element, Underwater, Special Feature, Non-Redundant Steel Tension Member, and Load Rating Inspections, as well as for providing information necessary to complete bridge condition reports and for performing other bridge related inspections for all the bridges in the assigned geographic area.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Four years of experience in civil engineering.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.
Requires the ability to take and pass the NHI Class 130056 Safety Inspections of In-Service Bridges, as well as obtain 6 months of bridge inspection experience.
Requires the ability to obtain the Bridge Inspection Team Leader Certification in Illinois within 12 months after hire date.
Requires the ability to climb and inspect various types of bridges.
Requires districtwide travel.

Nice To Haves

Six years of experience in civil engineering, maintenance, and/or construction including four years ofsupervisory responsibility of which three years should be in highway engineering.
Qualified as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader in Illinois.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Performs annual bridge inspection programs including National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), Element, Underwater, Non-Redundant Steel Tension Member, Special Feature Inspection and Load Rating Inspections for the assigned geographic area.
Schedules personnel and equipment to ensure inspection schedules are met.
Ensures effective expenditure of budgetary funds.
Ensures technical expertise necessary to perform bridge inspections. Team Leader certification is required before approving bridge inspections.
Trains, provides guidance, and mentors newer personnel within the bridge section on proper inspection techniques and safe methods of bridge inspections.
Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
(12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources