Job Requisition ID: 56454 IPR #26-01487
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 08/03/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Civil Engineer III
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,761 Monthly; Full Range: $5,761 - $9,548 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters
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Position OverviewThis position is responsible for simple to moderately complex preparation and review of standard sign structure designs and details, evaluation of field inspections and in-depth investigations for traffic structures as well as preparation, review, and updating of simple to moderately complex structure and standard plans in the department's Sign Structures Manual.
Essential Functions- Evaluates field inspections and performs in-depth investigations of simple to moderately complex traffic structures.
- Analyzes and reviews simple to moderately complex improvements in the development, design and details of the department's overhead sign and traffic structures.
- Reviews and distributes shop plans for prestressed concrete, steel, and aluminum structural elements.
- Assessment of damage, corrosion, fatigue, and other deficiencies in existing traffic structures and development of simple to moderately complex repair or replacement strategies.
- Conducts studies, structural reviews, or other tasks assigned by the Shop Plans and Traffic Structures Group Engineer, Shop Plans and Steel Fabrication Unit Chief, or the Bridge Design Section Chief.
- 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 a bachelor of science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college OR a current Illinois Engineer Intern Certificate OR a current Professional Engineer license in the state of Illinois OR a current Structural Engineer License in the state of Illinois. Those applying with only a degree must have a minimum of 2.0 (out of 4.0) cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA). If cumulative GPA is between 2.0 and 2.5 (out of 4.0), applicants must also possess a current Illinois Engineer Intern Certificate OR a current Professional Engineer license in the state of Illinois OR a current Structural Engineer License in the state of Illinois.
- Thirty-seven (37) months of experience in civil engineering.
Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering with emphasis on structural engineering.
- Knowledge of applicable highway standards for traffic structures, fabrication codes, and the fabrication process.
- Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Current registration as a Structural Engineer License in the state of Illinois and/or current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
Conditions of Employment - Requires a valid driver's license.
- Requires occasional statewide and out-of-state travel which sometimes includes overnight stays.
- Requires successful completion of a background screening.
- 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 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62764
Work Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation / Bureau of Bridges and Structures
Agency Contact: [email protected]Posting Group: Transportation; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
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