PLAN PREPARATION SPECIALIST - (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)

Job Requisition ID: 54902 IPR# 25-01111
Opening Date: 05/11/2026
Closing Date: 05/26/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Engineering Technician IV
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $ 5,082 Monthly; Full Range: $ 5,082 - $ 9,309 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Protech 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?

 

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

Position Overview 

 

This position is accountable for assisting the Local Project Letting Manager in processing local public agency (LPA) plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for inclusion on state and local lettings. This position executes the pre-letting preparation of federal assisted LPA transportation improvement projects, both on and off the federal-aid system. 

Essential Functions

• Ensures all plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) requiring Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) review are forwarded promptly, and all difficulties are resolved at the local and district levels to obtain FHWA approval and ensure proper program directives are followed.
• Prepares the bid proposal documents and performs in-house coordination necessary to place improvements on the state lettings. This includes making any necessary corrections, as needed, to PS&E submittals with the district’s consent.
• Ensures that Day Labor, local-let Chicago, Cook County, and various other local-let projects are coordinated through the district offices, and that local public agencies (LPA) obtain federal authorization in an expeditious manner in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assists with technical duties necessary to formulate and publish the weekly Notice to Contractors Bulletin.
• Stays abreast on all state specifications, plus those pertinent only to LPA construction, various Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Plans in use throughout the state, interim specifications of various types, special provisions required for specific construction types and pay items.
• 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 five years of engineering experience; OR seven years of engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective project management skills for efficient accomplishment of program objectives.
• Experience with assembling and processing plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) documents.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment