Traffic Structures Engineer; Civil Engineer Iii

TRAFFIC STRUCTURES ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER III)

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This position is responsible for simple to moderately complex preparation and review of standard sign structure designs and details, evaluation of field inspections and in-depth investigations for traffic structures as well as preparation, review, and updating of simple to moderately complex structure and standard plans in the department’s Sign Structures Manual.

• Evaluates field inspections and performs in-depth investigations of simple to moderately complex traffic structures.
• Analyzes and reviews simple to moderately complex improvements in the development, design and details of the department’s overhead sign and traffic structures.
• Reviews and distributes shop plans for prestressed concrete, steel, and aluminum structural elements.
• Assessment of damage, corrosion, fatigue, and other deficiencies in existing traffic structures and development of simple to moderately complex repair or replacement strategies.
• Conducts studies, structural reviews, or other tasks assigned by the Shop Plans and Traffic Structures Group Engineer, Shop Plans and Steel Fabrication Unit Chief, or the Bridge Design Section Chief.
• 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.

• Completion of a bachelor of science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college OR a current Illinois Engineer Intern Certificate OR a current Professional Engineer license in the state of Illinois OR a current Structural Engineer License in the state of Illinois. Those applying with only a degree must have a minimum of 2.0 (out of 4.0)…