Bridge Inspection Engineer; Civil Engineer Iv

Position: BRIDGE INSPECTION ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)
Job

Requisition  IPR# 26-01564

Opening Date: 07/09/2026

Closing Date: 07/23/2026

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Position Title:

Civil Engineer IV

Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary: $ $6,281 Monthly;
Full Range: $6,281 - $9,792 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
Edgar

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit: 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.

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Position Overview

This position is accountable for detailed inspection of bridges and structures throughout the district to fulfill the requirements of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), those of the district and state maintenance policies, management of the district's Bridge Inspection Specialist Team, preparation of necessary reports and forms, and input of required data into the Bridge Inspection System (BIS) and Illinois Structure Information System (ISIS).

Essential Functions

* Plans, directs, and controls the district Bridge Inspection Specialist Team in the continuing detailed field inspection of district bridge structures to ensure compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS).

* Conducts field inspections of fracture critical structures and pin and link assemblies, underwater bridge inspection, and scour analysis to meet the requirements of the NBIS.

* Conducts inspections of signing and lighting structures in accordance with the Sign Structure Inspection Manual.

* Detects and analyzes structural problems encountered during inspections and makes specific recommendations based on observations and structural expertise. Evaluates the seriousness of all problems encountered and takes appropriate action as required.

* Conducts field investigations and evaluations of damaged bridges and bridge deficiencies.

* Completes all necessary reports concerning bridge inspections and the accurate entry of required data into the Bridge Inspection System (BIS) and Illinois Structure Information System (ISIS). Requests reports and analyzes information from the system.

* Ensures safe operation and maintenance of the specialized equipment and vehicles used by the inspection crew.

* Remains knowledgeable of the NBIS and Technological developments relating to bridge inspection through training and other resources.

* Demonstrates techniques, evaluates staff, and motivates them to staff ensure staff development and competence.

* 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.

Minimum Qualifications

* 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.

* Four years of experience in civil engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

* Successful completion of FHWA-NHI-130078 "Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges"…