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CIVIL ENGINEER V – LOCAL BRIDGE OPERATIONS ENGINEER - IPR#47432

Illinois Department of Transportation *
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Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62764

Job Requisition ID: 38850

CIVIL ENGINEER V – LOCAL BRIDGE OPERATIONS ENGINEER - IPR#47432

 

Agency:  Department of Transportation 
Closing Date/Time: 06/27/2024 
Salary: $6,638 - $10,516 MONTHLY

Anticipated Salary Range: $6,638 - $8,138 MONTHLY
Job Type:  Salaried 
County: Sangamon 
Number of Vacancies:  1 
Plan/BU: NR916 Teamsters

*This position is covered by the Revolving Door Prohibition policy.

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Agency Mission Statement

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Local Bridge Operations 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. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:

  • Monday-Friday work schedule
  • Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas.
  • Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • (10) 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

 

We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.

Job Responsibilities

This position is accountable for developing policy and providing structural and hydraulic engineering direction in local public agency (LPA) bridge and culvert related matters, including rehabilitations, repairs, and emergency repairs; special plan review; and construction related issues. This position also works with the Bureau of Bridges and Structures’ (BBS) Bridge Management and Inspection Unit to resolve issues regarding the local bridge inventory and Illinois Structure Information and Procedures (SIP) Manual. Additional responsibilities include the evaluation and acceptance of permit loads, resurfacings, and consultant's bridge ratings for LPA structures in the state.

 

Annual rehabilitation and repair projects development:                30
Annual overload permit approvals:                                               150
Annual design plan review/recommendations:                              80
Annual preliminary bridge design review and approvals:              300
Annual local roads training courses conducted:                            2
Annual value of projects affected:                                                 $100 million
Annual consultant’s bridge rating review and approvals:              300

 

This position reports to the Local Bridge Unit Chief. Reporting to this position is the Local Bridge Services Specialist Technician.


The incumbent’s working environment is characterized by the imparting of structural knowledge and expertise in the development of policies and implementation of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) local bridge programs. The incumbent shares cost-effective and specialized structural knowledge with technical staff, consultants, and laymen to meet their needs within their financial restraints, federal bridge standards, state statutes, and policy. This position represents the department in instances when an LPA requires assistance to determine repairs or posting for damaged structures, often on an emergency basis.


Typical problems include ensuring the LPA bridge projects are designed in accordance with current department standards and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) specifications and assisting the BBS’ Bridge Management and Inspection Unit to ensure LPA bridge inspections are accomplished in compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). The greatest challenge of this position is to ensure the motoring public is protected from structurally unsafe bridges. Local commerce, as affected by the repair and replacement of deficient bridges, is also a major consideration in assisting LPAs with their bridge projects.

Job Responsibilities Continued

The incumbent personally evaluates Preliminary Bridge Design and Hydraulic Reports for major bridges including city of Chicago structures, as the incumbent demonstrates a high level of bridge design experience and judgment. The incumbent investigates economic and structural factors pertinent to bridge construction and bridge rehabilitation to ensure local agency bridge improvement projects use current bridge construction technology and are cost-effective. The incumbent reviews the Bridge Condition Reports, which are required for all rehabilitation projects. The incumbent develops specific policies for construction details and methods for local agency bridge projects as well as reviewing and contributing to upgrades of the Illinois SIP Manual used by personnel inspecting LPA structures statewide. The incumbent recommends the feasibility and advisability of more complex and unusual bridge and culvert design studies and final plan proposals, special retaining wall designs, and special soils investigations. The incumbent is frequently called upon to make recommendations for emergency repairs to structures at the request of a local agency or a district office. This may require an on-site inspection on very short notice. The incumbent prepares and teaches a major portion of the Local Roads Bridge Repair Course. The incumbent performs special analyses to determine structural overload capacities of bridges under construction or in service and resolves difficulties encountered during local agency bridge construction projects. This is normally accomplished within a short time frame. The incumbent evaluates structure resurfacing projects and reviews consultant load ratings for statutorily required concurrence of the department.

 

Accountabilities are accomplished through the following staff:

 

who is accountable for coordinating all aspects of the department’s local agency bridge plan approval process. This includes technical evaluation and approval/disapproval of the Preliminary Bridge Design and Hydraulic Reports, completion of construction permit processing, and all stages of bridge plan approval processing.

 

The incumbent exercises a broad responsibility in conducting the department’s local bridge program. The incumbent prioritizes work to accomplish position responsibilities in a timely manner with minimal supervisory guidance.

 

Internal contacts include district bridge personnel concerning scheduling and project-related matters, the Bureau of Local Roads and Streets, Bureau of Materials, Bureau of Research, and the Planning Services Section of the Office of Planning and Programming. The incumbent’s most significant contacts outside the department are the Department of Natural Resources, LPA officials, consultants, and Federal Highway Administration personnel. Occasional statewide travel with overnight stays is required for on-site evaluation of deficient structures to determine proper repair and rehabilitation procedures and to present training programs for district and LPA personnel.

 

The measurement of performance includes the correctness and timeliness of evaluations of preliminary bridge plans, the number of bridge sites field checked, and the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of guidance given to LPA officials concerning bridge repairs and rehabilitation for both routine and emergency situations.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Develops and updates policies for design construction and maintenance of local agency bridges.
  • Works with the BBS’ Bridge Management and Inspection Unit to ensure the Illinois SIP Manual is updated to reflect current practices and procedures.
  • Reviews Preliminary Bridge Design and Hydraulic Reports for major structures to ensure they are in accordance with sound engineering judgment and policy.
  • Provides expertise in the review of repair and rehabilitation plans for local agency improvements.
  • Provides expertise and instruction to district and LPA agency personnel concerning bridge design, construction, and repair.
  • Performs analysis to determine structural capacity of bridges to support overweight vehicles in service or construction.
  • Performs analysis to determine structural capacity of structures for resurfacing projects.
  • Reviews consultant load ratings for statutorily required concurrence of the department.
  • 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.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

  • Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
  • Five years of experience in civil engineering in the specific area of design, planning, repairs, and rating of bridges.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Occasional statewide travel with overnight stays.
  • Successful completion of a background screening.

 

Position Desirables

  • Illinois Structural Engineer license.
  • Knowledge of the National Bridge Inspection Standards, Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory, Illinois Bridge Manual, IDOT Structure Information and Procedure Manual, IDOT Structural Services Manual, and Bureau of Local Roads and Streets Manual.
  • Experience with MicroStation and AASHTOWare BrR loading rating software.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Supervisory experience.

*If you meet the qualifications for this position, please follow the link and apply today! https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Springfield-LOCAL-BRIDGE-OPERATIONS-ENGINEER-IL-62764/1178213500/

Work Hours:  8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday 
Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62764-0001

Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation/Bureau of Bridges & Structures/Structual Services

Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV

Posting Group: Transportation ; Leadership & Management; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

 

*If you have questions about the Job Responsibilities or Qualifications, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed above

*If you have questions about the application process, please reach out to DOT.Recruitment@Illinois.gov

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.