Job Requisition ID: 57733IPR#26-01620
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 08/10/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Engineering Technician V
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,432 Monthly; Full Range: $5,432 - $9,713 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 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 providing services and expertise to local agencies both directly and through the Local Roads and Streets (LR&S) Field Engineers in the planning, programming, engineering, and administration of federally funded and Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) projects.
Essential Functions - Determines the district's annual and multi-year local Federal-Aid programs with assistance of the Field Engineers and local agencies. Coordinates and monitors the status of and recommends decisive and
positive action for all local agency Federal-Aid projects. - Assists in preparation or review of environmental reports, project development reports, project agreements, and plans and specifications for conformance with established policies, standards and procedures, and recommend approval.
- Provides input for Federal-Aid programming and TIP sheets for local federal projects, also follows through on commitments made at the critical stages of project development.
- Updates or supervises the updating of the Local Roads database so all information is current.
- Oversees the biennial inspections and postings of the local agency's bridges.
- Supervises seasonal staff to ensure the efficient and timely completion of assignments.
- 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 six years of engineering experience; OR eight years of engineering experience.
Preferred Qualifications- Strong oral and/or written communication skills.
Conditions of Employment - Requires a valid driver's license.
- Requires the ability to travel districtwide and work overtime.
- Requires successful completion of a background screening.
- 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.
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Work Location: 3215 Executive Park Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 4/District 6/Bureau of Project Implementation
Agency Contact: [email protected] Posting Group: Transportation; Leadership & Management; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
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