Project Engineer Civil Engineer V

Job Requisition : 50974 25-00047
Closing Date: 01/06/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Class

Title:

CIVIL ENGINEER V - PW115
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,837 monthly;
Full Range $6,837 - $10,831 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Edgar
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 responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities, both in-house and consultant,leading to the preparation of studies and plans for implementation of the district improvement program. The incumbent directs the preparation of studies and plans in accordance with departmental policies, procedures,and sound engineering practice.

• Assures implementation of the district's Annual and Multi-year Program through effective scheduling and monitoring of the completion and approval of studies and plans.
• Synchronizes engineering, sociological and environmental factors influencing the design of transportation systems.
• Reviews studies and plans prepared in-house and by consultants for proper design applications of policies and procedures.
• Trains, directs, motivates, and evaluates subordinate staff to develop and maintain an effective staff.
• Arranges and conducts public hearings and informational meetings to elicit public involvement in studies.
• Coordinates the presentation of studies to the FHWA at district Bi-Monthly Coordination Meetings.
• Ensures subordinate staff perform duties in accordance with department rules, regulations, practices, policies, and procedures.
• 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.
• Five years of experience in civil engineering.

• Supervisory experience.
• Ability to direct the work of other engineers and technicians.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff.

• Requires a valid driver's license.
• Requires the ability to travel statewide and occasional overnight stays.
• Required to possibly work overtime.
• 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 within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the…