Bridge Design Lead Engineer

Illinois Department of Transportation; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental保险

Pension Plan

Maternity/Paternity Leave (12 weeks)

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking a Bridge Design Section Chief (Civil Engineer VII) in Springfield, IL. The role focuses on directing bridge and structure plans, standards, and cost/time estimates, while guiding staff and consultants to resolve complex structural issues.

Requires IL-licensed PE and Structural Engineer credentials with at least seven years in civil engineering; hybrid in-office schedule with travel as needed. Salary ranges from $8,270 to $12,370 monthly.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois.
• Current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
• Seven years of experience in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Directs the preparation and development of all departmental prepared bridge and structure plans.
• Directs the review and approval of consultants and local agency prepared bridge and structure plans.
• Directs the preparation and development of the bridge and structure standards, specifications, and cost and time estimates.
• Determines the applicability of new bridge and structure standards, materials, and designs.
• Develops and trains personnel in bridge science and technology.
• Approves complex bridge and structure plans.
• Assigns, motivates, develops, and evaluates subordinate personnel.
• Provides guidance and directs the resolution of complex structural problems.
• Manages consultants directed to perform any of the above accountabilities.

Skills

Civil engineering

Team leadership

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) – IL

Licensed Structural Engineer – IL

Job description

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking a Bridge Design Section Chief (Civil Engineer VII) in Springfield, IL. The role focuses on directing bridge and structure plans, standards, and cost/time estimates, while guiding staff and consultants to resolve complex structural issues.

Requires IL-licensed PE and Structural Engineer credentials with at least seven years in civil engineering; hybrid in-office schedule with travel as needed. Salary ranges from $8,270 to $12,370 monthly.