Traffic Operations Engineer Civil Engineer V

Job Requisition

Closing Date: 12/08/2025

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Position Title:

Civil Engineer V

Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,837 Monthly;
Full Range: $6,837 – $10,831 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
Jackson

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech 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 website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the employee career portal.

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

This position is accountable for directing field activities relating to the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices in the District 9 Bureau of Operations as well as the plan preparation and review of highway signing, pavement marking, traffic signals, and temporary traffic control and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) on construction and operations projects.

• Plan, organize, direct and control the district’s traffic signals, highway lighting, pavement marking, ITS and signing programs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain a communication network to provide early response for traffic control and restoration on emergency call outs.
• Bring timely resolution of requests and complaints from the public, local officials and other governmental agencies.
• Handle traffic control related to railroad crossing projects on state-maintained system.
• Train, evaluate, motivate and ensure the safety of subordinates.
• Provide assistance to the bureaus of Project Implementation and Local Roads in inspecting new signing and pavement marking installations for conformance with the plans and specifications.
• Review design plans for possible safety and operational problems and the proper application of traffic control devices.
• 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.

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
• Five years of experience in civil engineering.

• Five years of experience in the specific area of highway engineering, three years of which should have been supervising engineering functions.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction and maintenance of public works.
• Ability to direct the work of other engineers, mechanics, equipment operators and laborers.
• Ability to supervise the preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff.
• Strong communication skills.

• Valid driver’s license.
• 24/7/365 call-out availability.
• Extensive travel within the district.
• Occasional travel outside the district for meetings/training which could require overnight stays.
• Possible overtime during evenings/nights/weekends.
• Ability to lift/carry heavy equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, climb steep terrain, wade through water, work in confined spaces, deal with poisonous plants, animals, insects, rodents and snakes, and to perform outdoor work in a variety of conditions including, but not limited to, inclement weather (hot, cold, wet, windy, muddy), active construction sites and roadways open to traffic.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment physical and pre‑employment drug and alcohol 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…