Civil Engineer Ii

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Job

Requisition
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: 06/24/2026
Agency:
Department of Natural Resources
Class

Title:

CIVIL ENG II - 07602
Skill Option:
None
Bilingual Option:
None
Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $5,430 monthly;
Full Range $5,430 - $8,822 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:
Full Time
County:
Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Central Management Services, Department of Natural Resources, Teamsters
Merit Comp Code: N/A

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.

Upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to MY DOCUMENTS section of your application.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to hire a Civil Engineer II to support engineering studies in the Capital Programs division of Water Resources. This position performs engineering computations and data collection for water resources projects of flood control, water supply, recreation and environmental enhancements. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

• Under general supervision, performs moderately difficult engineering duties in support of projects involving such elements as: flood control, drainage, water supply and demand, low flow augmentation, irrigation, stream restoration, and recreation analysis.
• Performs preliminary field surveys and inspections for proposed projects.
• Participates in engineering training programs which develop engineering expertise and computer skills; and develops an understanding of engineering policies and procedures.
• Maintains project files to document computations and project evaluations.
• Develops working relations with OWR employees, and other department and non-department contacts.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of work of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from a college or university program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
• Requires two years of experience in civil or water resource…