Maintenance Field Engineer; Civil Engineer V

Maintenance Field Engineer (Civil Engineer V)

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling the maintenance activities within an assigned geographical area within the district. Essential functions include planning, organizing, directing and controlling all normal and emergency maintenance activities within an assigned area to provide a safe and usable highway system. The position also involves investigating and meeting with local residents and officials regarding complaints, access permits and right-of-way problems.

Additionally, the role includes inspecting construction work performed under permit and by Day Labor periodically to ensure projects reflect approved Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) standards.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff and public. Strong oral and written communication skills. Five years of highway engineering experience. Three years of supervising engineering functions.

Conditions of Employment

Requires a valid driver's license. Requires frequent district-wide travel and infrequent state-wide travel. Requires availability 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 52 weeks per year, and may be required to work extensive periods of overtime. Requires successful completion of a background screening.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Maintenance Field Engineers. 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. 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.