State of Illinois

SENIOR STUDIES AND PLANS TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN V)

State of Illinois • $65K — $116K *
Peoria, IL 61604In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering, or related field plus six years of engineering experience; or eight years of engineering experience.
  • Five years of experience preparing design reports and specifications for highway projects under a professional engineer.
  • Experience coordinating with consultants and managing project schedules and deliverables.
  • Three years of mentoring and supervising staff.
  • Strong time management and communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in CADD and 3D modeling software.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the preparation of plans and specifications for highway improvement projects.
  • Ensure accurate and timely preparation of project reports and contract plans.
  • Instruct and coordinate the work of staff on project preparation and departmental procedures.
  • Manage coordination with internal teams, outside agencies, and engineering consultants.
  • Motivate, train, and evaluate subordinate staff.
  • Complete special assignments in support of the Studies and Plans Unit.
  • Adhere to departmental safety rules and ensure fair treatment of employees.

Benefits

  • Participation in a union position with collective bargaining agreement provisions.
  • Opportunities for professional development through training and seminars.
  • Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Employment with the Department of Transportation offers job stability.
  • Regular work hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Full Job Description
Job Requisition ID: 56635IPR# 26-01448Opening Date: 06/09/2026Closing Date: 06/24/2026Agency: Department of TransportationPosition Title: Engineering Technician VSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,432 Monthly; Full Range: $5,432 - $9,713 MonthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time County: PeoriaNumber of Vacancies: 3Bargaining 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 supervising the activities of technicians engaged in the preparation of plans and specifications for various highway improvement projects. The incumbent serves as project manager for larger, more complex in-house and consultant-prepared projects.

Essential Functions

  • Prepares plans and specifications to ensure the proper design of various roadway improvement projects.
  • Ensures the team's accurate preparation of project reports and contract plans meet required standards and specifications within the prescribed timeframe.
  • Instructs and coordinates work of staff members on project report and plan preparation, as well as department procedures.
  • Supervises coordination with internal entities, outside agencies, and engineering consultants including the preparation of meeting goals, agendas and exhibits to be used for project related meetings.
  • Completes other duties or special assignments in support of the overall mission of the Studies and Plans Unit as assigned by the Project Engineer within the agreed upon time frame.
  • Motivates, trains and evaluates subordinate staff.
  • 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

  • Five years of engineering experience in the preparation of design reports and in designing and preparing plans and specifications for highway improvement projects under the direction of a professional engineer or equivalent.
  • Experience working with consultants including preparing and reviewing scopes and fees, monitoring schedules, and reviewing deliverables and invoices.
  • Three years of experience in mentoring and supervising peers and subordinates.
  • Strong time management and oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with departmental and industry staff.
  • Working knowledge of computer software including CADD and 3D modeling.


Conditions of Employment

  • Valid driver's license.
  • Occasional travel to attend seminars and training sessions.
  • 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.
  • 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: 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

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.

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The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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The name "Illinois" comes from a Native American word meaning "tribe of superior men." Louis Joliet and Father Marquette were the first Europeans to arrive in Illinois in 1673. Illinois became a state on December 3, 1818 and was the 21st state to enter the Union. The state motto is "State Sovereignty, National Union." Illinois is the fifth most populous state in the country with almost 12.9 million people. Abraham Lincoln and three other U.S. Presidents have called Illinois home, including Ulysses S. Grant, Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. The General Assembly adopted the state slogan, "Land of Lincoln" in 1955. Springfield is the state capital and home to more Abraham Lincoln sites than any other place in the United States, including the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Old State Capitol, Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site, and Lincoln-Herndon Law Office.

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