IN-HOUSE BRIDGE DESIGN UNIT CHIEF (CIVIL ENGINEER VI)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for the preparation of contract plans for in-house bridge projects. The incumbent directs the analysis and evaluation of structural designs and plan preparation of bridges and highway structures. This position also oversees the timely review and approval of construction submittals and the investigations and solutions to construction problems associated with change of conditions, contract errors, or plan errors.

Requirements

Current Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois OR current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Eight years of experience in civil engineering.
Three years supervising staff and managing engineering functions.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Requires occasional statewide travel with overnight stays.
Requires successful completion of a background screening.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering.
Experience with departmental bridge policies and contract plans.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Oversees the preparation of contract plans on in-house bridge projects to ensure the completion and adequacy of structural work.
Ensures timely approval of all structure plans to ensure the timely receipt of final plans or construction bids.
Develops and interprets policies for structural design to assist the consultants, districts and counties in their plan preparation.
Provides field inspections of bridge sites to study construction problems and develop details for corrective action.
Manages all activities of the In-House Bridge Design Unit to assure the cost-effective accomplishment of responsibilities.
Trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinates to ensure a well-developed and competent staff.
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 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