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Bridge Design Unit Chief, Civil Engineer VI

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Location Type: Office

Location: Springfield • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $7,517 - $11,692 per month

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Oversees the preparation of contract plans on in-house bridge projects to ensure the completion and adequacy of structural work.
  • Ensures timely approval of all structure plans to ensure the timely receipt of final plans or construction bids.
  • Develops and interprets policies for structural design to assist the consultants, districts and counties in their plan preparation.
  • Provides field inspections of bridge sites to study construction problems and develop details for corrective action.
  • Manages all activities of the In-House Bridge Design Unit to assure the cost-effective accomplishment of responsibilities.
  • Trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinates to ensure a well-developed and competent staff.
  • 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 OR current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
  • Eight years of experience in civil engineering.
  • Three years supervising staff and managing engineering functions.
  • Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering.
  • Experience with departmental bridge policies and contract plans.
  • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Requires a valid driver's license.
  • Requires occasional statewide travel with overnight stays.
  • Requires successful completion of a background screening.
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 and can earn 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
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Certifications
Licensed Professional EngineerLicensed Structural Engineer