Local Roads And Streets Field Engineer; Civil Engineer V

Position: LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS FIELD ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER V)
Job

Requisition  IPR#26-01401

Opening Date: 06/01/2026

Closing Date: 06/15/2026

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 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.

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 approving local agency proposals for expenditures of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT), Township Bridge Program (TBP), federal and other special funds. Reviews and approves various stages of a project including, but not limited to 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.

Assists local agencies in technical questions concerning proper maintenance and construction of roadways and bridges.

Essential Functions

* 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 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 close out.

* Assures local agency compliance with state and federal guidelines.

* 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.

* 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.

Conditions of Employment

* 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. 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.

* This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic…