BRIDGE MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

State of Illinois•Carbondale, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for the operation, inspection, minor repair work, and routine maintenance of all statemaintained bridges and numbered box culverts in the district.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Five years of experience in civil engineering.
Valid driver’s license.
24/7 emergency call-out ability.
Ability to work in confined spaces, climb steep terrain, wade in water, to lift/carry equipment up to 30 pounds and deal with animals, insects, rodents, snakes and poisonous plants; and to perform outdoor work in a variety of conditions including, but not limited to, inclement weather (hot, cold, wet, muddy), active construction sites and roadways open to traffic.
Extensive travel within the district and occasional outside the district and state, which could include overnight stays.
Occasional overtime during nights and weekends.
Ability to lift/carry equipment up to 30 pounds.
Program Manager and Team Leader status for Routine Inspections as defined in the Structural Services Manual within 12 months of start date.
Element Level and Non-Redundant Steel Tension Member certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of start date.
Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of bridge types, basic components and problems related to bridges.
Ability to initiate, coordinate and direct large scale engineering programs or research and planning activities of a difficult technical nature.
Comprehensive knowledge of the laws and policies controlling the activities administered.
Good decision making, supervisory and organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements plans and programs to assure year-round maintenance of bridges.
Directs inspections, minor repair work, and routine maintenance of all bridges in the district to determine repair or maintenance required at each structure.
Compiles records and prepares reports regarding bridge maintenance for accounting purposes.
Reviews, as requested, preliminary bridge plans for future construction to ensure needs are being addressed.
Attends field review inspections, as requested, for final acceptance of bridge construction. Assists construction staff on minor and major issues during construction of projects
Trains, motivates and evaluates subordinate personnel.
Supervises or aids in emergency maintenance.
Assists central office Bureau of Bridges and Structures as needed.
Performs duties in compliance with the departmental safety rules.
Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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