ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I - ASSISTANT COST EVALUATION TECHNICIAN - BUREAU OF BRIDGES AND STRUCTURES

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

About The Position

This position is accountable for coordinating contracts prior to advertising for bids, assisting in the development of cost and time estimates for bridge and structure projects, and evaluating contractors submitted bids in comparison to the official state estimate. This position also assists with the development of square foot cost reports for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

Requirements

Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related to technical/science curriculum. OR Two years of engineering experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Occasional statewide travel.
Successful completion of a background screening.

Responsibilities

Assists in the coordination, tracking, and distribution of bridge contracts prior to advertisement for bids.
Assists in the development of timely and accurate official state estimates to be utilized for award ability of contractors’ bids.
Assists in the development of analysis techniques for determining pay item cost.
Assists in the development of square foot cost reports for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Ensures complete and accurate reports and statistical tabulations of pay item cost as scheduled or requested.
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