at Department of Transportation in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Essential Functions
- Prepares and/or reviews consultant structural geotechnical reports (SGRs) on typical to complex projects.
- Reviews the foundations and geotechnical aspects of structural consultant and in-house type, size, location (TSL) plans for typical to complex structures.
- Reviews the foundations and geotechnical aspects of structural consultant and in-house final plans for typical to complex major structures.
- Reviews typical to complex construction submittals including cofferdams, seal coat, temporary soil retention systems, drilled shaft installation procedures, ground modification designs, tie-back anchor and micro-pile designs, value engineering, construction problems, mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) and soil nailed wall internal stability, noise wall foundations, and other less common requests.
- Reviews typical to complex local agency structure foundations and geotechnical reports as well as repair plans for foundations, slopes, and retaining walls.
- Designs typical to complex single shaft foundations for high mast light towers, overhead sign trusses, and traffic signal mast arms when standard design tables provided on the standard base sheets and manuals cannot be used.
- 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) cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA). If cumulative GPA is between 2.0 and 2.5 (out of 4.0), applicants must also possess 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.
- Thirty-seven (37) months of experience in civil engineering.
- Working knowledge of modern methods and techniques as related to bridges and structures.
- Ability to supervise and inspect the work of contractors on major engineering projects in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Working knowledge of engineering software.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
- Requires occasional statewide travel that may include overnight stays.
- Requires successful completion of a background screening.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, 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.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description
