Repair Plans Group Leader; Civil Engineer V

Repair Plans Group Leader (Civil Engineer V)

Job Requisition : 53933 IPR #25-01001

Opening Date: 03/26/2026

Closing Date: 04/09/2026

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: 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.

This position is accountable for implementing and controlling the activities of the Bridges Investigations and Repair Plans Unit. This position ensures the timely completion of plans to repair deteriorated and damaged structures, including investigations, and leading to renovation of structures through retrofitting.

• Ensures rapid completion of emergency repair plans through effective management of the Repair Plans Unit.
• Maintains cooperative and responsive working relationship with the district bridge maintenance engineers and Bureau of Operations personnel.
• Directs the preparation of structural repair plans.
• Directs the review and approval of emergency and non-emergency repair plans prepared by consultants and district office personnel.
• Provides structural expertise on defects identified during the annual joint maintenance inspections of major structures over boundary rivers.
• Trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinates for progress and effectiveness in applying the Bureau of Bridges and Structures (BBS) policies to assigned tasks.
• 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.
• Five years of experience in civil engineering.

• Supervisory experience.
• Licensed structural engineer in Illinois.
• Ability to prioritize, coordinate, and manage routine operations.
• Working knowledge of steel fabrication, construction practices, good visualization capabilities, and effective management skills.

• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires occasional statewide and out-of-state travel with 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.

• 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