PROJECT ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

Job Requisition ID: 51522 IPR# 25-00589
Closing Date: 12/01/2025
​Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Civil Engineer V
 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,837 Monthly; Full Range: $6,837 - $10,831 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Peoria
Number of Vacancies: 2
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.

 

 

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Position Overview   

 

This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities, both in-house and consultant, leading to the preparation of studies and plans for implementation of the District Improvement Program. The incumbent directs the preparation of studies and plans in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and sound engineering practice.

Essential Functions

• Assures implementation of the district's Annual and Multi-Year Program through effective scheduling and monitoring of the completion and approval of studies and plans.
• Synthesizes engineering, sociological, and environmental factors influencing the design of transportation systems.
• Reviews studies and plans prepared in-house and by consultants for proper design applications of policies and procedures.
• Trains, directs, motivates, and evaluates subordinate staff to develop and maintain an effective staff.
• Arranges and conducts public hearings and informational meetings to elicit public involvement in studies.
• Coordinates the presentation of studies to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) at district bi-monthly Coordination Meetings.
• Ensures subordinate staff performs duties in accordance with department rules, regulations, practices, policies, and procedures.
• 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.
• Five years of experience in civil engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of highways.
• Ability to supervise the design of highways, streets and structures, and the preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications.
• Good organizational, leadership, and self-motivational skills.