Bridge Inspection Engineer; Civil Engineer Iv

BRIDGE INSPECTION ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)

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), district and state maintenance policies. The role includes managing the district's Bridge Inspection Specialist Team, preparing reports, and inputting data into the Bridge Inspection System (BIS) and Illinois Structure Information System (ISIS).

• Plans, directs, and controls the district Bridge Inspection Specialist Team in maintaining compliance with NBIS.
• Conducts field inspections of fracture-critical structures, underwater bridges, scour analysis, and other requirements of NBIS.
• Inspects signs and lighting structures per the Sign Structure Inspection Manual.
• Detects structural problems, recommends actions, evaluates severity, and takes appropriate action.
• Performs investigations and evaluations of damaged bridges and deficiencies.
• Completes inspection reports and accurately enters required data into BIS and ISIS; requests and analyzes reports.
• Ensures safe operation of specialized equipment and vehicles.
• Stays current on NBIS and related technological developments through training.
• Trains, evaluates, and motivates staff for development and competence.
• Performs duties in compliance with safety rules and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

• Successful completion of FHWA-NHI-130078 “Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges” course.
• Successful completion of FHWA / AASHTO Element Level Bridge Inspection course.

• Completion of FHWA-NHI-130056 “Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers” within 12 months of acceptance.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Extensive district-wide and occasional state-wide travel, including overnight stays.
• Occasional overtime during nights and weekends.
• 24‑hour emergency on‑call availability.
• Ability to perform outdoor work in varied adverse conditions.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Compliance with revolving-door restrictions and ethics disclosures as required by Illinois law.

• Flexible work schedules (including hybrid scheduling).
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Pension plan.
• (12) weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• (12) paid sick days annually.
• (10) paid vacation days in the first year; up to (25) paid vacation days annually.
• (3) paid personal days annually.
• (13-14) paid holidays annually.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance and mental-health resources.

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. It is required under federal law to provide such accommodations to qualified individuals. Reasonable accommodations may include, but are not limited to, changes to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Applicants who require accommodation should submit a certification of disability from a qualified professional.

Supporting documentation should be uploaded in the “My Documents → Additional Documents” section of each application.

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B) nor extensions of optional practical training (OPT). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or application materials.

Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 3/District 5/Bureau of Operations