State of Illinois

SENIOR BRIDGE STANDARDS ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)

State of Illinois$75K — $117K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Professional Engineer or Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois is mandatory.
  • A minimum of four years in civil, structural, or bridge engineering is required.
  • Strong emphasis on principles of civil engineering, particularly in bridge design and construction.
  • Excellence in both oral and written communication is preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge in structural engineering is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Develop structural standards from routine to extremely complex projects.
  • Produce design computations for structural plan preparation.
  • Aid in updating design policy documents like the Bridge Manual.
  • Review and recommend proprietary products for inclusion in qualified product lists.
  • Ensure compliance with departmental safety protocols during all duties.

Benefits

  • Anticipated hybrid work schedule available, offering flexibility in office attendance.
  • Engagement in critical infrastructure projects with substantial community impact.
  • Potential for professional development through policy document revisions and engineering standards review.
  • Union position benefits as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
Full Job Description
Job Requisition ID: Opening Date: 09/15/2026Closing Date: 09/29/2026Agency: Department of TransportationPosition Title: Civil Engineer IVSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,281 Monthly; Full Range: $6,281 - $9,792 MonthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full TimeNumber of Vacancies: 2Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech TeamstersWork Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needsWork Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62764Work County: Sangamon

Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation / Bureau of Bridges and Structures

Agency Contact: [email protected]

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.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the structural analysis and design of routine to extremely complex bridge standards projects, including projects related to the Bridge Manual, Culvert Manual, All Bridge Design Memoranda, and associated details and base sheets. This position is also responsible for conducting special investigations concerning design specifications, design concepts, and construction procedures for the department.

Essential Functions

  • Develops routine to extremely complex structural standards which incorporate current methods and technology.
  • Produces design computations utilized in the preparation of structural plans.
  • Aids in the updating of design policy documents including the Bridge Manual, Culvert Manual, Design Guides, and All Bridge Design Memoranda.
  • Reviews and recommends approval/disapproval of proprietary products for qualified product lists in Illinois.
  • 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 OR current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
  • Four years of experience in civil, structural, or bridge engineering.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Extensive knowledge of civil engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of the principles of civil engineering with an emphasis on bridge design and construction.


Conditions of Employment

  • Requires a valid drivers license.
  • Requires occasional statewide and out-of-state travel with overnight stays.
  • Requires successful completion of a background screening.
  • 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.
  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.


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