LOCAL BRIDGE OPERATIONS GROUP ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER V)
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, repairs, emergency repairs, special plan reviews, and construction issues. The role works with the Bureau of Bridges and Structures’ Bridge Management and Inspection Unit on the local bridge inventory and the Specifications for Illinois Bridge Inventory Manual. It also evaluates and accepts permit loads, resurfacing projects, and consultant bridge ratings for local public agency structures statewide. The position is with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Bureau of Bridges and Structures, in Springfield, Illinois. The anticipated hybrid schedule is one to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional statewide travel and overnight stays.
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 with overnight stays.
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 Specifications for Illinois Bridge Inventory Manual current with practices and procedures.
- Review preliminary bridge designs and hydraulic reports for major structures to ensure they reflect sound engineering judgment and policy.
- Review repair and rehabilitation plans for local agency improvements.
- Provide expertise and instruction to district and local public agency personnel on bridge design, construction, and repair.
- Analyze bridge structural capacity for overweight vehicles in service or construction.
- Analyze structural capacity of structures for 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, life, vision, and dental insurance.
- Pension plan.
- 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs for medical and daycare expenses.
- 12 paid sick days annually.
- 10 paid vacation days during the first year of service, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 paid vacation days annually.
- 3 paid personal days annually.
- 13–14 paid holidays annually, based 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.
- Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
