BRIDGE TECHNICIAN INSPECTION SPECIALIST - (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)

Prbalawil

Collinsville (IL)

On-site

USD 56,715 - 103,888

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Pension Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Prbalawil is looking for an Engineering Technician IV in Collinsville, Illinois, to join the District Bridge Inspection team. You will conduct detailed inspections of bridges and structures to ensure compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards while preparing reports and operating specialized equipment.

The role requires two years of college in civil engineering technology and experience in inspection. A comprehensive benefits package is included, featuring health insurance, flexible scheduling, and paid leave.

Qualifications

Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology or a related field.
Five years of engineering experience or seven years in bridge maintenance and inspection.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise the bridge inspection team.
Conduct detailed field inspections of bridges.
Prepare bridge inspection forms and reports.
Operate and maintain complex inspection equipment.
Perform calculations for inspections and reports.

Skills

Interpreting departmental policies

Strong oral and written communication

Education

Two years of college in civil engineering technology or related

National Bridge Inspection Standards Team Leader Certification

Job description

BRIDGE TECHNICIAN INSPECTION SPECIALIST - (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Job Requisition ID: 56075IPR#26-01231
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 06/15/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Engineering Technician IV
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,082 Monthly; Full Range: $5,082 - $9,309 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

Position Overview

This position serves as the Technician Inspection Specialist on the District Bridge Inspection team which makes detailed inspections of bridges and structures throughout the district. These duties are necessary to fulfill the requirements of the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), compile information needed to program necessary repairs, and most importantly, ensure public safety.

Essential Functions

Directs and supervises, on a day-to-day basis, the bridge inspection team in the continuing detailed field inspection of bridges and structures throughout the district to ensure compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards.
Conducts field inspections involving fracture critical structures, pin and link assemblies, underwater bridge inspection and scour analysis to meet the requirements of the National Bridge Inspection Standards.
Conducts visual inspection of bridges to seek out damaged or deteriorated components, providing records and photographs of deficiencies detected and makes appropriate recommendations for repair or further structural analysis. Surveys include precise measurements and elevations of bridge components and stream or riverbed profiles and cross-sections.
Prepares bridge inspection forms and reports under the direction of the Bridge Engineer Inspection Specialist. Enters inspection data, requests reports, and analyzes information from the Bridge Inspection System.
Operates and maintains a variety of expensive and sophisticated equipment used by the team.
Establishes proper traffic protection in accordance with departmental standards.
Performs calculations in conjunction with the inspection and reports.
Prepares and/or assists in development of plans for the annual bridge construction program, contract maintenance program, and Day Labor program.
Monitors the required inspection frequencies for the various types of inspections required for each structure to prevent National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) delinquencies.
Performs all duties in manner conducive 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

Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a related technical/science curriculum PLUS five years of engineering experience OR seven years of engineering experience in the area of bridge maintenance and inspection.
National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Team Leader Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to interpret and implement departmental policies
Strong oral and/or written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

Ability to climb and inspect various types of bridges at various heights.
Valid driver's license.
District-wide travel and state-wide travel with overnight stays.
Overtime.
Successful completion of a background check.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. 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.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

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