CIVIL ENGINEER TRAINEE - BUREAU OF BRIDGES & STRUCTURES

Position Overview

This position assists in the structural, geotechnical, or hydraulic analysis and detailed design required in the production of structural contract plans utilized in the construction of simple bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and traffic structures and for the review of simple construction shoring, bracing, and temporary structure designs prepared by contractors. Work may also include preparation of bridge repair plans, load ratings, bridge management, and bridge standards.

Essential Functions

• Develops and analyzes simple structural, geotechnical, or hydraulic designs which incorporate current methods and technology.
• Performs design computations required in the preparation and review of contract plans.
• Reviews designs prepared by others for completeness and adequacy.
• Reviews and recommends approval/disapproval of contractor proposals for shoring, bracing, and temporary structures.
• Assists in performing field investigations.
• 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

• Completion of a bachelor of science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college (including those expecting to graduate in the next 12 months), 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). tf 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the routine practices of structural, geotechnical, or hydraulic engineering.
• Coursework and training in structural, geotechnical, or hydraulic engineering.
• Working knowledge of engineering software and office software.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and diagnose structural, geotechnical, or hydraulic engineering problems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid driver's license.
• Occasional statewide travel with overnight stays.
• Successful completion of a background screening.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.