ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I - ASSISTANT SHOP PLANS TECHNICIAN - BUREAU OF BRIDGES AND STRUCTURES
About The Position
Under supervision, this position assists with reviews of shop drawings of bridges and traffic structures for compliance with contract plans and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Standard Specifications, distributes and archives approved shop drawings, and performs data entry to maintain a computer database reflecting current shop drawing and fabrication information. Essential Functions: Utilizes mathematical and print reading skills to review shop drawings of structures for compliance with contract plans and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Standard Specifications. Performs data entry to maintain and update a computer database containing information on shop drawings submitted to the department or consultants for review in accordance with the IDOT Standard Specifications and contract requirements. Processes all shop drawings submitted to the Shop Plans and Steel Fabrication Unit and monitors proper assignment of shop drawing reviews. Provides shop drawing review status and procedural information to fabricators, contractors, consultants, and departmental personnel upon request. Assists in digital archiving shop drawings and the retrieval of archived shop drawings. Assists in the reviewing and archiving of fabrication packages. 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.
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.
- Minimal statewide and out-of-state travel with overnight stays.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes mathematical and print reading skills to review shop drawings of structures for compliance with contract plans and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Standard Specifications.
- Performs data entry to maintain and update a computer database containing information on shop drawings submitted to the department or consultants for review in accordance with the IDOT Standard Specifications and contract requirements.
- Processes all shop drawings submitted to the Shop Plans and Steel Fabrication Unit and monitors proper assignment of shop drawing reviews.
- Provides shop drawing review status and procedural information to fabricators, contractors, consultants, and departmental personnel upon request.
- Assists in digital archiving shop drawings and the retrieval of archived shop drawings.
- Assists in the reviewing and archiving of fabrication packages.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
