Senior Bridge Inspection Engineer (Civil Engineer Iv)
About The Position
This position is accountable for detailed inspection of bridges and structures throughout the district to fulfill the requirements of the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), those of the district, and state maintenance policies; management of the district's Bridge Inspection Specialist team; preparation of necessary reports and forms; and input of required data into the Bridge Information System (BIS) or Illinois Structure Information System (ISIS). This position also supervises bridge related Day Labor construction work within the district and assists the Bridge Maintenance Engineer in preparing bridge repair plans.
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.
- Four years of experience in civil engineering.
Nice To Haves
- Six years of experience in civil engineering including four years of supervisory responsibility of which three years should be in highway engineering.
- Successful completion of FHWA-NHI-130078 “Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges” course.
- Successful completion of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) / American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Element Level Bridge Inspection course.
Responsibilities
- Plans, directs, and controls the district Bridge Inspection Technician team in the continuing detailed field inspection of bridge structures throughout the district to ensure compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS).
- Conducts field inspections of fracture critical structures, underwater bridge inspections, and various special inspections to meet the requirements of the NBIS.
- Detects and analyzes structural problems encountered during inspections and makes specific recommendations based on observations and structural expertise.
- Evaluates the seriousness of all problems encountered and takes appropriate action as required.
- Completes all necessary reports concerning bridge inspections and enters required inspection data into the Illinois Structure Information System (ISIS).
- Requests reports and analyzes information from ISIS.
- Ensures safe operation and maintenance of the specialized equipment and vehicles used by the inspection crew.
- Possesses knowledge of the NBIS and technological developments relating to bridge inspections through training and other resources.
- Assists the Bridge Maintenance Engineer in preparing Day Labor and contract repair plans when necessary.
- Serves as Resident Engineer on Day Labor bridge repair projects.
- Responds to emergency bridge callouts as necessary.
- Trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinates to ensure a well-developed and competent staff.
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
