Job Requisition ID: 56707 IPR#26-01505
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 08/07/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Engineering Technician IV
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,082 Monthly; Full Range: $5,082-$9,309 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Protech 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. Position OverviewThis position is accountable for assisting in the development and implementation of the Illinois Department of Transportation's (IDOT) Capital Improvements Program, conducting on-site visits to various construction sites, and providing detailed documentation primarily for the counties in the IDOT Districts 1 - 3. If the need arises, this position may be assigned responsibilities in Districts 4 - 9.
Essential Functions- Serves as a departmental representative for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) funded Capital Development Board (CDB) project meetings.
- Attends and reports on project meetings from beginning to closeout whether on-site or report.
- Reviews and evaluates project submittal drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Creates and maintains multiple cost tracking and project status spreadsheets.
- Monitors project expenditures and stays aware of remaining allocation for any given project at any time.
- Performs on-site assessments, develops facility maintenance plans, and develops recommendations for the Capital Improvements North Unit Chief for the annual and five-year Capital Development Program.
- Maintains budgetary allocations for each assigned project ensuring the department is operating within the established limits. Prepares budgetary updates monthly as required.
- Reviews all partial payment requests for accuracy and completes appropriate inventory forms for all property acquisitions within assigned areas.
- 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- Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS five years of engineering experience OR Seven years of engineering experience.
Preferred Qualifications- Working knowledge of construction management, estimating, or architecture.
- Construction experience.
- Experience performing a variety of technical activities such as oversight of the design/construction process and reviewing specifications, plans, schematics, and/or drawings.
- Ability to establish budgets and prioritize projects for management review.
- Knowledge of hazardous materials and corrective removal procedures.
- Ability to coordinate extensively with contractors and various office staff.
- Ability to perform site walks which may include climbing stairs and ladders.
Conditions of Employment- Valid driver's license.
- Extensive statewide travel with overnight stays.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
- 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.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Monday-Friday
Work Location: 3215 Executive Park Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Work Office: Office of Finance & Administration/Bureau of Business Services
Agency Contact: [email protected]Posting Group: Transportation; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
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