Senior Highway Design & Planning Technician

SENIOR DESIGN & PLANNING TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)

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Job Requisition : 56847 IPR#26-01531
Opening Date: 07/02/2026

Closing Date: 07/17/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Engineering Technician IV
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,082 Monthly;
Full Range: $5,082-$9,309 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: La Salle
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Protech 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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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

This position is responsible for performing detailed tasks associated with designing and preparing plans and specifications for highway facility improvements.

• Ensures that plans prepared are accurate, complete, and in compliance with design standards and specifications or acceptable variations and represent the most cost-efficient design.
• Supervises, trains, and motivates subordinate personnel on a seasonable basis.
• Coordinates the activities with other sections within the bureau and other bureaus within the district to ensure that studies and plans are completed in time to meet prescribed time schedules.
• 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.

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