Southern Construction Quality Specialist

SOUTHERN CONSTRUCTION QUALITY SPECIALIST

Agency:
Illinois Department of Transportation – Division of Transportation for the State of Illinois.

Position Title:

Civil Engineer IV. Primary

Location:

2300 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62764.

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The State of Illinois does not sponsor employment visa status (H-1B) or provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) for F-1 students. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

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Job

Requisition  IPR #26-01546
Opening Date: 07/07/2026
Closing Date: 07/21/2026
Salary:
Anticipated starting $6,281 per month; full range $6,281 – $9,792 per month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:
Full Time
County:
Sangamon
Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

This role is accountable for conducting on‑site inspections and desk reviews of departmental compliance with relevant laws, policies, directives, and processes. The incumbent assists the Southern Construction Quality Engineer in ensuring that construction inspections, documentation, and material quality meet project requirements and departmental policies. The position also requires interpreting contract language, plan documents, material designs, testing reports, and other relevant documents for state and federally funded projects.

• Conduct on‑site inspections and compliance reviews to ensure proper documentation and adherence to applicable rules and regulations related to the Highway Improvement Program.
• Develop and execute testing techniques to verify the accuracy of contractor payments, document results, and report findings.
• Compile information for Investigative Summary Reports, providing recommendations and submitting reports to the Southern Construction Quality Engineer for processing.
• Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and promote equitable treatment of all employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois or as a Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
• Four years of civil engineering experience.

• Experience in transportation construction and material inspection.
• Experience with construction documentation.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining spreadsheets, databases, and documents.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Successful background screening required.
• Frequent statewide travel, including occasional overnight stays, required.
• Compliance with revolving‑door restrictions per 5 ILCS 430/5‑45.
• Obligation to file an annual Statement of Economic Interest under section 4A‑101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.

The Illinois Department of Transportation works to provide safe, cost‑effective transportation infrastructure. Employees receive a robust benefits package, including health, life, vision, and dental insurance; a pension plan; paid maternity, paternity, sick, vacation, personal days and holidays; tuition reimbursement; and employee assistance programs.

Discrimination Notice:
The State of Illinois is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics. The State of Illinois is also a sites-tested non‑traditional situation. Certain positions may be subject to special requirements for temporary, seasonal or tribal hiring until the normal application process can proceed.

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