Project Engineer (Civil Engineer V)

Job Requisition ID : 51522 IPR# 25-00589

Closing Date : 12 / 01 / 2025

Agency : Department of Transportation

Position Title : Civil Engineer V

Salary : Anticipated Starting Salary : $6837 Monthly; Full Range : $6837 - $10831 Monthly

Job Type : Salaried

Category : Full Time

County : Peoria

Number of Vacancies : 2

Bargaining Unit : NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

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Position Overview

This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities both in-house and consultant leading to the preparation of studies and plans for implementation of the District Improvement Program. The incumbent directs the preparation of studies and plans in accordance with departmental policies procedures and sound engineering practice.

Essential Functions

• Assures implementation of the districts Annual and Multi-Year Program through effective scheduling and monitoring of the completion and approval of studies and plans.
• Synthesizes engineering sociological and environmental factors influencing the design of transportation systems.
• Reviews studies and plans prepared in-house and by consultants for proper design applications of policies and procedures.
• Trains directs motivates and evaluates subordinate staff to develop and maintain an effective staff.
• Arranges and conducts public hearings and informational meetings to elicit public involvement in studies.
• Coordinates the presentation of studies to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) at district bi-monthly Coordination Meetings.
• Ensures subordinate staff performs duties in accordance with department rules regulations practices policies and procedures.
• 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

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 Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

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 Project 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 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 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

Headquarter Location : 401 Main St Peoria Illinois 61602

Work County : Peoria

Work Office : Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation Region 3 / District 4 / Bureau of Program Development

Agency Contact :

Posting Group : Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics; Transportation

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.

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Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 6837 - 10831