STRUCTURAL DESIGN GROUP ENGINEER - CIVIL ENGINEER V

​Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Civil Engineer V

Closing Date/Time: 01/24/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,837 MONTHLY; Full Range $6,837 - $10,831 MONTHLY
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
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.

 

Posting Identification Number  43948 - IPR#47433

 

Position Overview

This position is responsible for directing the preparation of contract plans for in-house designed bridge projects.  This position is also responsible for directing the timely review and approval of construction submittals and the investigation and solution of construction problems associated with change of conditions, contractor errors, or plan errors.

 

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Manages and directs a staff responsible for the structural analysis, design and plan preparation of bridge and traffic structure plans prepared by in-house staff, and to ensure structural adequacy and completeness of design.
• Assigns, directs, and monitors design projects to ensure completion to meet schedule commitments.
• Ensures that bridges and structures designed by In-House Bridge Design Section staff are compatible with correct structural theory and applicable standards, specifications, and policies.
• Directs the analysis and review of contractor submittals and proposals related to the construction of structures and recommends approval/disapproval.  
• Develops, trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinates.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
• Five years of experience in civil engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nine years of experience in civil engineering of which at least five years should be in the specific area of highway engineering, three years of which should have been supervising engineering functions.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of public works.
• Ability to direct the work of other engineers, mechanics, equipment operators, and laborers.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative r