Senior Hydraulics Engineer; Civil Engineer Iv

Position: SENIOR HYDRAULICS ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)
Job

Requisition  IPR #26-01305

Opening Date: 05/26/2026

Closing Date: 06/09/2026

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Position Title:

Civil Engineer IV

Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,281 Monthly;
Full Range: $6,281 - $9,792 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 2

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. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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Position Overview

This position is responsible for the hydrologic and hydraulic analysis required for the design of large and complex drainage systems involving bridges, culverts, detention basins, pumping stations, and storm sewer systems.

Essential Functions

* Prepares hydraulic reports for major and extremely complex structures.

* Analyzes, evaluates, and approves hydraulic reports prepared by consultants and district personnel.

* Performs field investigations and recommends corrective action for hydraulic problems.

* Performs hydrologic and hydraulic investigations.

* Develops, maintains, and implements computer-aided hydraulic design systems.

* Trains district personnel in proper hydraulic analysis and computer applications.

* 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.

Minimum Qualifications

* 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.

* Four years of experience in civil engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

* Basic knowledge of hydraulic engineering practices.

* Working knowledge of hydraulic engineering software.

* Ability to independently troubleshoot and diagnose hydraulic engineering issues.

* Strong written and oral communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

* Requires a valid driver's license.

* Requires occasional statewide travel which may include overnight stays.

* 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.

* The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Senior Hydraulics Engineers.

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,…