Assistant Bridge and Hydraulics Engineer (Civil Engineer IV)

About the role

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring an Assistant Bridge and Hydraulics Engineer (Civil Engineer IV) in Effingham, Illinois. The position assists the Bridge and Hydraulics Engineer in designing and preparing plans and reports for bridges and major drainage structures, and in reviewing and supervising the work of consulting engineers. It is a full-time, salaried union position with an anticipated starting salary of $6,281 per month.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing hydraulic, bridge condition and structure reports and analyses that comply with the Bureau of Design and Environment's manuals and policies.
• Review consultant and district work on hydraulic and bridge design, using survey information and field trip data to evaluate scope, structure type, size and location.
• Perform field investigations, recommend corrective action for hydraulic problems and make sure report and plan information is accurate and on time.
• Prepare bridge repair plans and other drainage repair plans for the annual district program.
• Maintain documentation of key decisions made in report preparation and stay current on departmental and district policies.
• Follow departmental safety rules and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer or Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
• Four years of experience in civil engineering.
• Valid driver's license, willingness to travel districtwide (including overnight stays) and availability for overtime.
• Successful completion of a background screening.

Preferred qualifications

• Ability to conduct engineering research and write technical reports.
• Extensive knowledge of civil engineering principles, design and construction engineering, CADD, web-based databases and Microsoft Office.
• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills.

What we offer

• Flexible work schedules, including hybrid options of 1 to 5 days per week in the office.
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance, pension plan, paid maternity/paternity leave and sick and vacation days.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois online application portal; paper applications are not accepted.