SENIOR DESIGN & PLANNING TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)

Job Requisition ID: 53369 IPR# 25-00651
Closing Date: 03/18/2026
​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: LaSalle
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Central Management Services, Department of Natural Resources, 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 responsible for performing detailed tasks associated with designing and preparing plans and specifications for highway facility improvements.

Essential Functions

• Ensures that plans prepared are accurate, complete, and in compliance with design standards and specifications or acceptable variations and represent the most cost-efficient design.
• Supervises, trains, and motivates subordinate personnel on a seasonable basis.
• Coordinates the activities with other sections within the bureau and other bureaus within the district to ensure that studies and plans are completed in time to meet prescribed time schedules.
• 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

• Ability to perform job duties independently and with minimal guidance/supervision.
• Good organizational and communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid driver’s license.
• District-wide 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.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

 

About the Agency 

 

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Senior Design & Planning Technician.

 

The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance qu