SUPERVISING FIELD ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

Job Requisition ID: 47250 IPR#25-00260
Closing Date: 06/05/2025
​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: Jackson
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: 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.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

 

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Position Overview   

 

This position is accountable for the direct supervision of a staff of Resident Engineers and Resident Technicians engaged in the supervision and inspection of highway construction projects in an assigned geographical area within the district. 

 

Essential Functions

• Supervises and directs construction projects to ensure completion in accordance with plans, specifications and with acceptable engineering costs.
• Reviews project documentation for completeness and accuracy to facilitate timely acceptance and finalization of projects.
• Investigates and resolves inquiries and complaints from local agencies and contractors relative to an assigned construction project in an expeditious manner.
• Establishes mutual cooperation between the Bureau of Implementation and other central and district bureaus to reconcile divergent viewpoints on special construction problems.
• Trains and motivates subordinate personnel to ensure a well-developed and competent staff.
• Implements department safety rules, practices and policies and provides the necessary training and direction for staff to ensure compliance.
• 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 engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of roadways.
• High degree of engineering knowledge and practical experience in construction procedures.
• Ability to direct the work of other engineers and technicians.
• Ability to supervise the prepar