Standards Engineer Civil Engineer V

Job Information

• Job Requisition : 54275 IPR#26-01168
• Opening Date: 05/11/2026
• Closing Date: 05/26/2026
• Agency: Department of Transportation
• Position Title: Civil Engineer V
• Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,837 Monthly;
  Full Range: $6,837-$10,831 Monthly
• Job Type: Salaried
• Category: Full Time
• County: Sangamon
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Protech Teamsters

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This position is accountable for developing, drafting, and publishing the Highway Standards Drawings.

• Develops, prepares, and publishes the Highway Standard Drawings.
• Provides liaison for contractors, manufacturers, and material associations.
• Makes presentations to explain new/revised standards.
• Directs, organizes, develops, and motivates personnel to accomplish department objectives in the Standards and Specifications Unit.
• 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 OR current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
• Five years of experience in civil engineering.

• Supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of construction concepts.
• Working knowledge of CADD.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Physical ability to work around construction and plant sites where items may not be easily accessible, such as bending and climbing.
• Statewide and occasional out-of-state travel with overnight stays.
• Successful completion of a background screening.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Standards Engineer.

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. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to…