Systems Planning & Services Engineer; Civil Engineer Iv

Job Requisition : 53338 IPR#25-00888
Closing Date: 02/27/2026
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: Lee
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.
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This position is accountable for providing all scoping and planning requirements for transportation related activities in the district, including developing and providing planning documentation and data necessary for the ultimate implementation of transportation projects on state and local levels.

• Coordinates Urbanized Area Transportation Studies to maintain certification of the Continuing, Comprehensive, and Cooperative (3C) Planning Process, including scoping of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) projects within these areas.
• Maintains a data bank ensuring accurate information relating to local streets, township roads, county highways, state highways, and interstate routes.
• Develops design traffic forecasts for highway geometrics, pavement design, and environmental analysis.
• Assures the accurate collection of traffic count data throughout the district to support traffic forecasts for all highway improvements in the district and publication of state traffic maps.
• Develops recommendations for the annual and long-range program based on current and future needs.
• Codes project information into the recommended program to be used in determining the state highway appropriations.
• Scopes non-Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) projects as assigned.
• Trains, evaluates, and motivates staff.
• 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.
• Four years of experience in the practice of civil engineering.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with employees, agency officials and the general public.
• Ability to supervise a staff and perform job duties independently, with minimal guidance or supervision.
• Strong organizational and decision making skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Teams, and Access.

• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires statewide travel with occasional 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…