HIGHWAY SAFETY INITIATIVES ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

Job Requisition ID :   51417 IPR# 25-00445

Closing Date : 01 / 27 / 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 :   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 illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

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

Why Work for Illinois?

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Position Overview

This position is responsible for developing and disseminating specific policies, specifications, and procedure manuals that guide the implementation and maintenance of the highway safety engineering aspects of roadway design, roadway safety enhancements, and various other programs. This includes providing input in the development of the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), in addition to ensuring the personal safety of department employees through education and training and providing input on proposed legislation. The incumbent assists in coordinating public and other departmental involvement in decisions made during the appropriate stages of project development and conducts research necessary to support the cost-effectiveness of highway safety policies.

Essential Functions

• Assists with the development and update of appropriate policies, procedures, and initiatives to improve the safety performance of Illinois roadways, and as they relate to all public roadways, including representing the department at the state and national level as a subject matter expert.
• Monitors, reviews, and makes recommendations regarding the latest developments in federal laws and regulations, national practices and policies, and crash trends related to roadway safety on all roadway classifications.
• Reviews and updates policies including, but not limited to, the Highway Safety Improvement Program, with an emphasis in geometric roadway design, such as Roadside Safety Assessments, Highway-Railway Grade Crossing Safety, School Safety Busing (Hazardous Routes), Bicycle and Pedestrian Policies to ensure they remain current with federal guidance and the Illinois Compiled Statutes.
• Manages the development, updating, and training of appropriate educational materials on the deployment and application of highway safety policies and initiatives, and recommends policy changes and initiatives based on research conclusions.
• Provides input to engineering reviews for proposed legislative initiatives or bills.
• Maintains strong familiarity with, and provides guidance to, staff and district personnel on the appropriate use and application of the American Association of state Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Highway Safety Manual (HSM), the AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH), the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, and other safety tools relative to highway / roadway safety initiatives.
• Reviews the analyses of crash data and selected crash sites to identify and recommend measures to reduce crashes, including the development of recommended policy, procedure, and standard changes, and to implement new initiatives based upon the analysis.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Highway Safety Initiatives 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, 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 :

We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.

Work Hours : 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM Monday - Friday

Work Location : 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62764

Work Office : Office of Highways Project Implementation, Bureau of Safety Programs & Engineering

Agency Contact : DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV

Posting Group :   Public Safety; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Transportation

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