Bridge engineer Jobs in Springfield, IL

Job Requisition ID: 54281 IPR#25-00980
Opening Date: 05/07/2026
Closing Date: 05/21/2026
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: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Protech Teamsters

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Successful applicants for this position will be eligible to apply for participation in the Illinois Department of Transportation's Higher Education Student Loan Repayment Assistance for Engineers Pilot Program which provides an annual after-tax bonus of $15,000 per year, for not more than 4 years, for up to 50 engineers employed by the Department.

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Position Overview

This position assists in the development, implementation, and administration of the Bridge Management System (BMS) and the formulation of bridge maintenance/management policies. The incumbent attends the annual national American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHTO) Ware Bridge Management (BrM) Users Group meetings and keeps abreast of developing bridge maintenance/management trends and practices. The incumbent assists in the bi-annual publication of the Structural Services Manual and related documents and policies and provides technical support and training for the Structural Information Management System (SIMS), SIMSCounty and SIMSLink.

Essential Functions

• Works with the Bridge Management System (BMS) and develops and presents reports to the districts showing appropriate bridge actions and bridge management network scenarios to assist them in making bridge maintenance decisions with a limited budget.
• Keeps abreast with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and technological developments relating to bridge inspection and bridge management.
• Develops and disseminates maintenance cost data and creates and updates deterioration models as inputs for a comprehensive BMS.
• Provides training to district personnel in the use and operation of the BMS software.
• Keeps abreast of current research and publications regarding bridge management and makes recommendations to implement new ideas in the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) BMS.
• 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.
• Four years of experience in civil engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
• Familiarity with the Illinois Highway Information System.
• Experience with Microsoft Access, Word, and Excel and AASHTOWare BrM.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff and the public.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid driver’s license.
• Occasional statewide and out of state travel with overnight stays.
• 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.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Senior Bridge Management Engineer.

The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.

The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
• New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
• Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
• (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday
Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62764

Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation/Bureau of Bridges & Structures

Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV

Posting Group: Transportation; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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.

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