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State of Illinois · 2 days ago

BRIDGE MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

Carbondale, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$6,837/mo - $10,831/mo

5+ years exp

The State of Illinois is committed to a diverse workforce and is seeking a Bridge Maintenance Engineer within the Department of Transportation. This role is responsible for the operation, inspection, minor repair work, and routine maintenance of all state-maintained bridges and numbered box culverts in the district.

AssociationGovernmentOffice AdministrationReal Estate

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develops and implements plans and programs to assure year-round maintenance of bridges

Directs inspections, minor repair work, and routine maintenance of all bridges in the district to determine repair or maintenance required at each structure

Compiles records and prepares reports regarding bridge maintenance for accounting purposes

Reviews, as requested, preliminary bridge plans for future construction to ensure needs are being addressed

Attends field review inspections, as requested, for final acceptance of bridge construction

Assists construction staff on minor and major issues during construction of projects

Trains, motivates and evaluates subordinate personnel

Supervises or aids in emergency maintenance

Assists central office Bureau of Bridges and Structures as needed

Performs duties in compliance with the departmental safety rules

Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Licensed Professional EngineerCivil Engineering ExperienceBridge KnowledgeProgram ManagementSupervisory SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois

Five years of experience in civil engineering

Valid driver's license

24/7 emergency call-out ability

Ability to work in confined spaces, climb steep terrain, wade in water, to lift/carry equipment up to 30 pounds and deal with animals, insects, rodents, snakes and poisonous plants; and to perform outdoor work in a variety of conditions including, but not limited to, inclement weather (hot, cold, wet, muddy), active construction sites and roadways open to traffic

Extensive travel within the district and occasional outside the district and state, which could include overnight stays

Occasional overtime during nights and weekends

Ability to lift/carry equipment up to 30 pounds

Program Manager and Team Leader status for Routine Inspections as defined in the Structural Services Manual within 12 months of start date

Element Level and Non-Redundant Steel Tension Member certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of start date

Successful completion of a background check

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position

This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest