TRAFFIC STRUCTURES ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER III)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for simple to moderately complex preparation and review of standard sign structure designs and details, evaluation of field inspections and in-depth investigations for traffic structures as well as preparation, review, and updating of simple to moderately complex structure and standard plans in the department’s Sign Structures Manual.

Requirements

Completion of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college OR master’s degree in engineering OR Engineer Intern license in the state of Illinois.
37 months of civil engineering experience.
Valid driver's license.
Occasional statewide and out-of-state travel which may include overnight stays.
Successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering with emphasis on structural engineering.
Knowledge of applicable highway standards for traffic structures, fabrication codes, and the fabrication process.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Current registration as a Structural Engineer License in the state of Illinois and/or current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.

Responsibilities

Evaluates field inspections and performs in-depth investigations of simple to moderately complex traffic structures.
Analyzes and reviews simple to moderately complex improvements in the development, design and details of the department’s overhead sign and traffic structures.
Reviews and distributes shop plans for prestressed concrete, steel, and aluminum structural elements.
Assesses damage, corrosion, fatigue, and other deficiencies in existing traffic structures and development of simple to moderately complex repair or replacement strategies.
Conducts studies, structural reviews, or other tasks assigned by the Shop Plans and Traffic Structures Group Engineer, Shop Plans and Steel Fabrication Unit Chief, or the Bridge Design Section Chief.
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

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
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