Senior Project Studies Engineer; Civil Engineer Iv

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

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

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Job Requisition : 59740

IPR#26-01878
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/12/2026
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
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Protech Teamsters

Work Hours
: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability
: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Work Location: 700 E Norris Dr, Ottawa, Illinois, 61350

Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation/Region 2/District 3/Bureau of Program Development

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 supervising engineers and technicians in the preparation of studies and plans for highway projects. This position is also responsible for the negotiation and review of consultant prepared studies and plans.

• Ensures that studies and plans prepared within the Projects and Environmental Studies Unit, as well as those prepared by…