Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
- Develops structural repairs for highly complex structures incorporating innovative repair procedures with current methods and technology
- Prepares emergency repair plans for structures damaged by vehicles or river traffic
- Reviews repair and retrofit details prepared by other engineers, district personnel, or consultants for completeness and structural adequacy
- Provides structural expertise on defects noted during annual joint maintenance inspections of major boundary river structures
- Conducts special investigations related to repair techniques, construction procedures, and design specifications
- Performs field investigations of damaged or deteriorated structures and recommends corrective actions
- Reviews and recommends approval or rejection of contractor proposals involving construction methods such as shoring, bracing, and jacking
- Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules
- Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees
Requirements
- Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois
- Four years of experience in civil engineering
- Thorough knowledge of bridge design, construction, and maintenance
- Knowledge of inspection technology
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects with variable emergency repair characteristics
- Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff, consultants, and contractors
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Requires a valid driver’s license
- Requires successful completion of a background screening
- Requires occasional statewide travel with overnight stays
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 first year, up to 25 thereafter
- 3 paid Personal Days annually
- 13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources