Job Requisition ID: 59251 IPR# 26-01835
Opening Date: 10/01/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026
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: NR916 Pro Tech 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: 401 Main St, Peoria, Illinois, 61602
Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 3/District 4/Bureau of Program Development
Work County: Peoria
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 Overview This position is responsible for developing and monitoring the district's Annual and Multi-Year Highway Improvement Programs in an efficient and cost effective manner with due regards to the sensitivities of public needs and goals. In addition, this position oversees Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping assistance for district staff.
Essential Functions- Assists in the development of the district's Annual and Multi -Year Programs (MYP).
- Coordinates the scoping activities and prepares programming cost estimates.
- Coordinates data necessary to maintain up-to-date records in the Programming Planning System (PPS).
- Coordinates the status of the annual and MYP data internally and with the Office of Planning and Programming.
- Monitors the condition of the existing highway network and improvement needs.
- Coordinates the oversight of district Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping projects.
- Reviews preliminary and final plans to ensure that the project limits and the proposed improvements match the MYP.
- 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- Ability to adjust quickly to shifting priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work well under pressure to select projects for the multi-year program to fit within the district's budget.
- Knowledge of design and construction practices related to highway and bridge construction.
- Strong computer skills including use of excel spreadsheets, databases and GIS for analyzing data.
- Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with internal staff and external stakeholders.
- Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills.
Conditions of Employment- Valid driver's license.
- Occasional districtwide travel and some statewide, which may include overnight stays.
- Occasional overtime during evenings and weekends.
- 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.
- 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.
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