Onsite Bridge Engineer Inspection Specialist – Civil Engineer IV

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About the role

  • Bridge Engineer Inspection Specialist conducting detailed inspections of bridges throughout Illinois. Leading a team to ensure compliance with national standards and manage structural evaluations.

Responsibilities

  • Plans, directs, and controls the district Bridge Inspection Specialist team in the continuing detailed field inspection of bridge structures throughout the district to ensure compliance with the NBIS
  • Conducts field inspections of fracture critical structures and pin and link assemblies, underwater bridge inspection and scour analysis to meet the requirements of the NBIS
  • Detects and analyzes structural problems encountered during inspections and for making specific recommendations based on observations and structural expertise
  • Evaluates the seriousness of all problems encountered and takes appropriate action as required
  • Conducts field investigations and evaluations of damaged bridges and bridge deficiencies
  • Completes all necessary reports concerning bridge inspections and the accurate entry of required data into the BIS
  • Requests reports and analyzes information from the BIS
  • Ensures safe operation and maintenance of the specialized equipment and vehicles used by the inspection crew
  • Maintains up to date knowledge of the NBIS and technological developments relating to bridge inspection through training and other resources
  • Demonstrates techniques and evaluates and motivates subordinate personnel to ensure staff development and competence
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois
  • Four years of experience in civil engineering
  • Supervisory experience in civil engineering (preferred)
  • Ability to direct the work of other engineers, mechanics, equipment operators, and laborers (preferred)
  • Strong oral and written communication skills (preferred)

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 of service, up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually
  • 3 paid Personal Days annually
  • 13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

Job title

Bridge Engineer Inspection Specialist – Civil Engineer IV

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$6,281 - $9,792 per month

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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