Resident Technician Engineering Tech Iii

RESIDENT TECHNICIAN - (ENGINEERING TECH III)

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Job Requisition : 57344

IPR#26-01582
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 07/27/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Engineering Technician III
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,159 Monthly;
Full Range: $4,159 – $7,187 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Effingham
Number of Vacancies: 5
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 must apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should use the Success Factors employee career portal.

This position is accountable for the layout, inspection and documentation of minor to intermediate construction projects or for assisting the Resident Engineer on other construction projects.

• Administers and directs the operation of an assigned construction project.
• Provides the Resident Engineer or the Supervising Field Engineer pertinent and timely information about the assigned construction project and its operations.
• Ensures timely completion and quality work on a construction project with prompt submittal of final papers.
• Resolves differing viewpoints arising from construction activities or public complaints.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre‑engineering or a related technical/science curriculum plus thirty months of engineering experience; or six years of engineering experience.

• Working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry.
• Working knowledge of reading design plans and specifications.
• Strong organizational skills.

• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires occasional overtime.
• Requires successful completion of a background check.
• Has a valid Statement of Economic Interest and complies with related filing requirements.
• Must adhere to revolving‑door restrictions as outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5‑45.

• Flexible work schedules (flexible time, hybrid scheduling).
• Health, Life, Vision and Dental insurance.
• Pension plan.
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Deferred compensation and pre‑tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare).
• 12 paid sick days annually.
• 10 paid vacation days in the first year, up to 25 annually.
• 3 paid personal days annually.
• 13‑14 paid holidays annually (based on start date).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program and mental health resources.

Work Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday

Work Location: 400 W Wabash Ave, Effingham, Illinois, 62401

Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR