SENIOR BRIDGE MANAGEMENT ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

51d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists in the development, implementation, and administration of the Bridge Management System (BMS) and the formulation of bridge maintenance/management policies. The incumbent attends the annual national American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHTO) Ware Bridge Management (BrM) Users Group meetings and keeps abreast of developing bridge maintenance/management trends and practices. The incumbent assists in the bi-annual publication of the Structural Services Manual and related documents and policies and provides technical support and training for the Structural Information Management System (SIMS), SIMSCounty and SIMSLink. The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Senior Bridge Management 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.

Requirements

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Four years of experience in civil engineering.
Valid driver’s license.
Occasional statewide and out of state travel with overnight stays.
Successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Familiarity with the Illinois Highway Information System.
Experience with Microsoft Access, Word, and Excel and AASHTOWare BrM.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff and the public.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Works with the Bridge Management System (BMS) and develops and presents reports to the districts showing appropriate bridge actions and bridge management network scenarios to assist them in making bridge maintenance decisions with a limited budget.
Keeps abreast with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and technological developments relating to bridge inspection and bridge management.
Develops and disseminates maintenance cost data and creates and updates deterioration models as inputs for a comprehensive BMS.
Provides training to district personnel in the use and operation of the BMS software.
Keeps abreast of current research and publications regarding bridge management and makes recommendations to implement new ideas in the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) BMS.
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

Successful applicants for this position will be eligible to apply for participation in the Illinois Department of Transportation's 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)
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