OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE FIELD ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

Job Requisition ID: 55703 IPR#26-01384
Opening Date: 05/14/2026
Closing Date: 05/29/2026
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: Lee
Number of Vacancies: 2
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.

 

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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 responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling the maintenance activities within an assigned geographical area within the district. 

Essential Functions

• Plans, organizes, directs and controls all normal and emergency maintenance activities within an assigned area to provide a safe and usable highway system.
• Investigates and meets with residents and officials regarding complaints, access permits and right-of-way problems.
• Inspects construction work performed under permit and by Day Labor periodically to ensure projects reflect approved Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) standards. Submits draft proposals for the Contract Maintenance, Day Labor or other programs.
• Assigns, trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinate personnel and provides technical guidance.
• Manages the operating budget for the assigned field area.
• Manages equipment utilization and needs.
• Participates in scoping of future construction projects, final design reviews, permit reviews and 75% completion inspections.
• 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 OR current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
• Five years of experience in civil engineering.

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 public works.
• Familiarity with the process of preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to direct the work of other engineers, mechanics, equipment operators, and laborers.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff.
• Ability to plan, organize, and establish priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid driver’s license.
• District-wide travel and occasional statewide travel.
• Availability 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 52 weeks per year.
• Availability to work extensive periods of over