Bridge Maintenance Engineer (Civil Engineer V)

DGS Office of External Affairs; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks a Bridge Maintenance Engineer (Civil Engineer V) to oversee operation, inspection, minor repairs, and routine maintenance of state bridges and culverts within a district.

The role requires PE/SE licensure in Illinois, five years of civil engineering experience, knowledge of bridge types and issues, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain Program Manager and Team Leader status for Routine Inspections within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Licensed Structural Engineer (Illinois).
• Five years of experience in civil engineering.
• Knowledge of bridge types, components, and bridge-related problems.
• Valid driver's license with ability to travel extensively within and outside district.
• Ability to obtain Program Manager and Team Leader status for Routine Inspections within 12 months.
• Element Level and Non-Redundant Steel Tension Member certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation, inspection, minor repair work, and routine maintenance of state-maintained bridges and culverts in a district.
• Develop maintenance plans and direct inspections.
• Compile records and review preliminary bridge plans.
• Supervise subordinate personnel and ensure year-round bridge safety and compliance.

Skills

Bridge maintenance knowledge

Civil engineering experience

Inspection supervision

Travel willingness

Education

PE or SE license in Illinois

Steel tension member certification (or ability to obtain in 6 months)

Job description

The Bridge Maintenance Engineer (Civil Engineer V) oversees the operation, inspection, minor repair work, and routine maintenance of all state-maintained bridges and culverts in a district for the Illinois Department of Transportation. The role involves developing maintenance plans, directing inspections, compiling records, reviewing preliminary bridge plans, and supervising subordinate personnel while ensuring year-round bridge safety and compliance.

Key qualifications:

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer or Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois
• Five years of experience in civil engineering
• Knowledge of bridge types, components, and bridge-related problems
• Valid driver's license with ability to travel extensively within and outside district
• Ability to obtain Program Manager and Team Leader status for Routine Inspections within 12 months
• Element Level and Non-Redundant Steel Tension Member certification or ability to obtain within 6 months