Job Requisition ID: 59952IPR#26-01946
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/18/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Civil Engineer IV
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,281 Monthly; Full Range: $6,281-$9,792 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Protech Teamsters
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Work Location: 819 Depot Ave, Dixon, Illinois, 61021
Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation/Region 2/District 2/Bureau of Operations
Work County: Lee
Agency Contact: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. Position OverviewThis position is accountable for the detailed inspection of bridges and structures throughout the district to fulfill the requirements of the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), those of the district and state maintenance policies; management of the district's Bridge Inspection Specialist Team; preparation of necessary reports and forms; and input of required data into the Maintenance Management Information System (MMI System), repair, and maintenance of all bridge and culvert structures in the district to ensure their safe, effective, and efficient operation, and preserve their investment.
Essential Functions- Plans, directs, and controls the district Bridge Inspection Specialist Team in the continuing detailed field inspection of bridge structures and sign trusses throughout the district to ensure compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS).
- Conducts field inspections of nonredundant steel tension structures and pin and link assemblies, underwater bridge inspection, and scour analysis to meet the requirements of the NBIS.
- Detects and analyzes structural problems encountered during inspections and makes specific recommendations based on observations and structural expertise.
- Conducts field investigations and evaluations of damaged bridges and bridge deficiencies to include responding to emergency bridge situations like bridge strikes, critical deficiencies or other urgent structural concerns.
- Completes all necessary reports concerning bridge inspections and the accurate entry of required data into the Maintenance Management Information System (MMIS). Requests reports and analyzes information from the system.
- Ensures safe operation and maintenance of specialized equipment and vehicles used by the inspection crew.
- Remains knowledgeable of the NBIS and technological developments relating to bridge and sign truss inspection through training and other resources.
- Demonstrates techniques, evaluates, and motivates subordinate personnel to ensure staff development and competence.
- 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.
- Four years of experience in civil engineering
Preferred Qualifications- Six years of supervisory experience.
- Ability to perform job duties independently and direct the work of other engineers, mechanics, equipment operators, and laborers.
- Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering related to the design, construction, and maintenance of transportation projects.
- Ability to plan, organize and establish priorities.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with employees, agency officials and the public.
Conditions of Employment- National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Program Manager, as defined by the Bureau of Bridges and Structures Structural Services Manual Section 3.9.2.5 and have a Bridge Element Level Inspection Certification or achieve these qualifications within twelve months of accepting the position.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work in inclement weather, traffic conditions, confined spaces and extreme heights.
- Frequent districtwide travel and occasional state-wide and out-of-state travel requiring overnight stays.
- Candidate must be available 24 hours a day and may be required to work extensive periods of overtime.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
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