Standards Engineer Civil Engineer V

Position: STANDARDS ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER V)
Job

Requisition  IPR#26-01168

Opening Date: 05/27/2026

Closing Date: 06/10/2026

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

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.

Successful applicants for this position will be eligible to apply for participation in the Illinois Department of Transportation's Higher Education Student Loan Repayment Assistance for Engineers Pilot Program which provides an annual after-tax bonus of $15,000 per year, for not more than 4 years, for up to 50 engineers employed by the Department.

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Position Overview

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

Essential Functions

* 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.

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.

* Five years of experience in civil engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

* Supervisory experience.

* Working knowledge of construction concepts.

* Working knowledge of CADD.

* Strong written and oral communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

* 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.

About the Agency

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 providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose.

Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.

The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:

* Monday-Friday work schedule

* Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, 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)

* Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually

* New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually

* Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
* (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

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