State of Illinois · 11 hours ago
TRAFFIC STRUCTURES ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER III)
Springfield, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$5,761/mo - $9,548/mo
3+ years expThe State of Illinois is committed to a diverse workforce and is seeking a Traffic Structures Engineer. This role involves the preparation and review of traffic structure designs, field inspections, and the evaluation and development of repair or replacement strategies for existing structures.
AssociationGovernmentOffice AdministrationReal Estate
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Evaluates field inspections and performs in-depth investigations of simple to moderately complex traffic structures
Analyzes and reviews simple to moderately complex improvements in the development, design and details of the department’s overhead sign and traffic structures
Reviews and distributes shop plans for prestressed concrete, steel, and aluminum structural elements
Assesses damage, corrosion, fatigue, and other deficiencies in existing traffic structures and development of simple to moderately complex repair or replacement strategies
Conducts studies, structural reviews, or other tasks assigned by the Shop Plans and Traffic Structures Group Engineer, Shop Plans and Steel Fabrication Unit Chief, or the Bridge Design Section Chief
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
Qualification
Required
Completion of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college OR master's degree in engineering OR Engineer Intern license in the state of Illinois
37 months of civil engineering experience
Valid driver's license
Occasional statewide and out-of-state travel which may include overnight stays
Successful completion of a background screening
Preferred
Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering with emphasis on structural engineering
Knowledge of applicable highway standards for traffic structures, fabrication codes, and the fabrication process
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff
Strong oral and written communication skills
Current registration as a Structural Engineer License in the state of Illinois and/or current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois
Benefits
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
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)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
Company
State of Illinois
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