Job Requisition ID: 56464 IPR#26-01275
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: 06/11/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Civil Engineer VI
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $7,517 Monthly; Full Range: $7,517 - $11,692 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Effingham
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 overall direction for district land acquisition activities, including acquiring of necessary rights-of-way required to successfully complete the district highway construction program; managing state-owned property; administering the State Relocation Program for monitoring the local agency acquisitions; and directing highway and land surveys in the district.
Essential Functions- Plans, organizes and directs the work of the sections to acquire the necessary right-of-way to meet predetermined letting schedules.
- Accomplishes timely completion of eminent domain action through liaison with attorneys and court officials. Ensures that all highway and land surveys are completed on schedule.
- Ensures that equitable administrative settlements are considered prior to condemnation actions.
- Ensures the equitable administration of the district relocation program.
- Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates outside firms providing services.
- Trains, motivates, and evaluates staff. Ensures compliance with departmental policies, procedures and safety rules.
- 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.
- Six years of experience in civil engineering.
- Five years supervising staff and managing engineering functions.
Preferred Qualifications- Comprehensive knowledge of the modern methods and practices of directing highway and land surveys.
- Ability to promote, establish, and maintain harmonious relationships with staff and the public.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
Conditions of Employment- Requires a valid driver's license.
- Requires successful completion of a background screening.
- Requires frequent statewide travel with overnight stays.
- 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.
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Work Location: 400 W Wabash Ave, Effingham, Illinois, 62401
Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 4/District 7/Bureau of Program Development
Agency Contact: [email protected] Posting Group: Transportation; Leadership & Management; Public Safety; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
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