Job Requisition ID: 56853IPR# 26-01508
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 06/29/2026
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: Peoria
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit: 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 Overview This position is accountable for administration of the districtwide railroad safety program including performing annual railroad grade crossing inspections, preparing and/or reviewing plans for and supervising construction of at-grade crossing improvement projects, and reviewing and processing railroad invoices for payment. The position also supports the Project Support Engineer by performing data compilation, railroad coordination, and preparing railroad agreements associated with highway improvement projects.
Essential Functions- Performs annual railroad grade crossing inspections. Supervises and inspects the construction of railroad grade crossing improvements projects.
- Furnishes highway plans and other related data to railroad companies for the preparation of grade crossing improvement plans and estimates.
- Performs railroad coordination as needed for state highway improvement projects. Prepares railroad agreements for flaggers, inspections, and engineering reviews.
- Reviews and processes railroad invoices for payment.
- Compiles and maintains files and status pertaining to railroad coordination, agreements, and the railroad safety program.
- 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- Strong working knowledge of railroad and highway planning, design, and construction techniques.
- Strong judgment, communication, and planning skills.
- Working knowledge of electronic surveying and construction inspection.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, MicroStation, and Geographic Information System (GIS).
Conditions of Employment- Valid driver's license.
- Extensive districtwide travel including occasional 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: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Work Location: 401 Main St, Peoria, Illinois, 61602
Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 3/District 4/Bureau of Program Development
Agency Contact: [email protected]Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Transportation
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