PROJECT EVALUATION & LIAISON ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

Agency:  Department of Transportation 
Position Title: Civil Engineer V

Closing Date/Time: 07/22/2025 
Salary:  Anticipated Starting Salary $6,837 a month; Full Range $6,837-$10,831 a month

Job Type:   Salaried 
Category: Full Time

County:   Sangamon  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU:  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.

 

Posting Identification Number 48164 - IPR#2025-00105

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Position Overview

This position is accountable for investigating and recommending action on requests for plan and specification changes; recommending solutions to design problems encountered by the districts; providing up-to-date design policies; and providing liaison with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), districts, and other agencies. The incumbent is accountable for the final review, evaluation, and certification of plans and specifications for the department's Annual Highway Improvement Program and highway-related programs in order to advance these programs to the letting and physical construction stages. The incumbent is assigned projects based on a defined geographic region within Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Ensures final contract plans and specifications conform to departmental policies and guidelines.
• Finalizes plans and specifications for timely submittal to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regarding construction authorization for all federal-aid projects and in conjunction with the Program Support Unit.
• Serves as the principal liaison between the FHWA, other state agencies, and the Office of Highways Project Implementation (OHPI) on matters pertaining to the final construction plans and specifications.
• Advises other state agencies charged with development of departmental projects in matters of federal and departmental policies and procedures.
• Provides assistance to the districts regarding questions and problems pertaining to their final construction plans and specifications.
• 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

• Supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge modern techniques as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of highway projects and plans.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and tasks while effectively meeting deadlines.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff, other state agencies, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Computer Aided Drafting/Design (CADD) software applications as well as Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented.

Conditions of Employment

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