Job Requisition ID: 58703 IPR# 26-01724
Opening Date: 09/14/2026
Closing Date: 09/28/2026
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
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: 13473 Il Highway 133, Paris, Illinois, 61944
Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 3/District 5/Bureau of Program Development
Work County: Edgar
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 accountable for the completion of the studies and plans necessary for the district highway improvement programs. The incumbent directs the preparation of engineering design, geometric, hydraulic, and environmental studies as well as contract documents for highway improvements in accordance with departmental design policies, specifications, standards and sound engineering practice.
Essential Functions- Coordinates studies to determine feasible corridors for new highway and/or determine most acceptable design for proposed and existing transportation facilities.
- Synchronizes engineering, sociological and environmental factors which influence the design of transportation systems.
- Directs reviews of proper design applications of policies and procedures for projects prepared by consultants.
- Directs the timely completion of plans and specifications so the project can be placed under contract by predetermined time schedules.
- Directs, motivates and supervises personnel to accomplish the section's work programs and goals within the scope of the district's financial resources and prescribed deadlines.
- Provides administrative assistance in such matters as promotions, salary adjustments, manpower assignments, equipment requests and budgetary matters to ensure efficient operations of the bureau.
- 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.
- Six years of highway engineering experience.
- Four years supervising staff and managing engineering functions.
Preferred Qualifications- Knowledge and understanding of design standards and specifications.
- Ability to interpret and implement departmental policies.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and experience communicating with the public.
- Ability to direct, motivate and supervise personnel.
- Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with staff and the public.
Conditions of Employment- Valid driver's license.
- Frequent statewide travel.
- 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.
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