TRAFFIC OPERATIONS ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

Job Requisition ID: 51644 IPR#25-00561
Closing Date: 12/08/2025
​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: 1
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.

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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 accountable for directing field activities relating to the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices in the District 9 Bureau of Operations as well as the plan preparation and review of highway signing, pavement marking, traffic signals, and temporary traffic control and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) on construction and operations projects. 

Essential Functions

• Plan, organize, direct and control the district’s traffic signals, highway lighting, pavement marking, ITS and signing programs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain a communication network to provide early response for traffic control and restoration on emergency call outs.
• Bring timely resolution of requests and complaints from the public, local officials and other governmental agencies.
• Handle traffic control related to railroad crossing projects on state-maintained system.
• Train, evaluate, motivate and ensure the safety of subordinates.
• Provide assistance to the bureaus of Project Implementation and Local Roads in inspecting new signing and pavement marking installations for conformance with the plans and specifications.
• Review design plans for possible safety and operational problems and the proper application of traffic control devices.
• 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

• Five years of experience in the specific area of highway engineering, three years of which should have been supervising engineering functions.
• 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 public works.
• Ability to direct the work of other engineers, mechanics, equipment operators and laborers.
• Ability to supervise the preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff.
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