Local Bridge Operations Group Engineer (Civil Engineer V)

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Local Bridge Operations Group Engineer develops policy and provides structural and hydraulic engineering direction on local public agency bridge and culvert matters, including rehabilitation, repair, emergency repairs, special plan review, and construction-related issues. The position also works with the Bureau of Bridges and Structures’ Bridge Management and Inspection Unit on local bridge inventory issues and the Specifications for Illinois Bridge Inventory Manual. Additional work includes evaluating and accepting permit loads, resurfacing projects, and consultant bridge ratings for local agency structures statewide. This is a union position governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. It is based at the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Bridges and Structures in Springfield, with a hybrid schedule of one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional statewide travel and overnight stays. The department describes its mission as providing safe, cost-effective transportation while enhancing quality of life, supporting economic prosperity, and protecting the environment.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois or current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
Five years of experience in civil engineering.
Valid driver's license.
Successful completion of a background screening.
Occasional statewide travel, including overnight stays.
Comply with applicable revolving-door restrictions; employees must notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General before accepting certain non-State employment offers during State employment or within one year after State employment ends.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), Illinois Bridge Manual, Specification for Illinois Bridge Inventory Manual, and IDOT Structural Services Manual.
Experience with MicroStation and AASHTOWare Bridge Rating (BrR) software.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and update policies for the design, construction, and maintenance of local agency bridges.
Work with the Bureau of Bridges and Structures’ Bridge Management and Inspection Unit to keep the Specification for Illinois Bridge Inventory Manual current with practices and procedures.
Review preliminary bridge designs and hydraulic reports for major structures for consistency with sound engineering judgment and policy.
Review repair and rehabilitation plans for local agency improvements and provide engineering expertise.
Provide expertise and instruction to district and local public agency personnel concerning bridge design, construction, and repair.
Analyze bridge structural capacity for overweight vehicles in service or construction.
Analyze structural capacity for structures involved in resurfacing projects.
Review consultant load ratings for statutorily required departmental concurrence.
Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to fair and equitable treatment of employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Pension plan
Paid maternity and paternity leave (12 weeks)
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs, including medical and daycare
12 paid sick days annually
10 paid vacation days in the first year, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 annually
3 paid personal days annually
13–14 paid holidays annually, depending on start date
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program and/or mental health resources
Flexible work schedules in several program areas, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling
Training and career advancement opportunities