Local Roads And Streets Field Engineer; Civil Engineer V

LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS FIELD ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

Position Title:

Local Roads and Streets Field Engineer (Civil Engineer V)

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Location:

Springfield, IL, 62703

Opening Date: 05/14/2026 | Closing Date: 05/29/2026

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This position is accountable for approving local agency proposals for expenditures of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT), Township Bridge Program (TBP), federal and other special funds. The incumbent reviews and approves various stages of projects, including maintenance programs, Project Development Reports, final Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E), final inspections, change orders, and final pay estimates to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines.

The engineer assists local agencies in technical questions concerning proper maintenance and construction of roadways and bridges.

• Recommends approval of local agencies’ proposals for expenditure of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT), Township Bridge Program (TBP), federal and other special funds.
• Recommends approval of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) for local agency construction projects involving MFT, TBP, federal and other special funds.
• Serves as the primary agent to carry out state transportation responsibilities with local agencies.
• Assures proper control and expenditure of MFT, TBP, federal and other special funds.
• Maintains technical and professional competency in highway functional areas from project inception to closeout.
• Assures local agency compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and promotes a fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois OR current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
• Five years of experience in civil engineering.

• Supervisory experience.
• Ability to direct the work of local agencies and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with department staff and local agencies.

• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires successful completion of a background screening.
• Requires district wide travel with occasional overnight stays.
• Requires night work as needed.
• Requires overtime as needed.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position.
• This position is subject to the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act; employees must file a Statement of Economic Interest and a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest as required.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday

Work Location: 3215 Executive Park Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62703

• Flexible work schedules including flexible time and hybrid scheduling
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre‑tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• 12 paid sick days annually
• 10 paid vacation days in the first year, up to 25 paid vacation days annually thereafter
• 3 paid personal days annually
• 13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources