OPERATIONS BRIDGE ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

State of Illinois•Collinsville, IL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for the daily inspection, repair, and maintenance of all bridge structures and sign trusses in the district in order to ensure their safe, effective, and efficient operation and preservation of the investment therein. The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire an Operations Bridge Engineer. The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs. The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.

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.
Five years of experience in civil engineering.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of bridge types, basic components, and problems related to bridges.
Experience with bridge maintenance and inspection.
Ability to initiate, coordinate and direct large scale engineering programs or research and planning activities of a difficult technical nature.
Comprehensive knowledge of the laws and policies controlling the activities administered.
Good decision making, supervisory and organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
Project management experience.
Element Level and Non-Redundant Steel Tension Member certification or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date.
Program Manager and Team Leader status for Routine Inspections as defined in the Structural Services Manual within 12 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

Ensures maximum feasible safety of all bridges.
Detects potential structural failures and initiate prompt corrective action.
Provides supervisors with workable solutions to overcome bridge and sign truss deficiencies.
Establishes and effectively and efficiently monitors the bridge rehabilitation program.
Provides for effective and efficient inspection, repair, and preventative maintenance of district bridges and sign trusses.
Develops and implements effective on-the-job training for subordinate personnel and the recommendation of training by outside agents when necessary.
Monitors the required inspection frequencies for the various types of inspections required for each bridge or structure to prevent National Bridge Inspection Standard (NBIS) delinquencies.
Prepares and/or assists in the development of plans for the annual bridge construction program, contract maintenance program, and Day Labor program.
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 which are reasonably within the scope of those enumerated above.

Benefits

Higher Education Student Loan Repayment Assistance for Engineers Pilot Program which provides an annual after-tax bonus of $15,000 per year, for not more than 4 years, for up to 50 engineers employed by the Department.
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)
12 paid Sick Days annually
10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can 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