LOCAL POLICY AND SPECIFICATIONS ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

Job Requisition ID: 54688 IPR #25-00025
Opening Date: 04/28/2026
Closing Date: 05/12/2026
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: Sangamon
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.  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 developing, disseminating, and maintaining policies and procedures, street and highway design criteria and standards, and specifications for use by local agencies in developing, constructing and maintaining federal, state and locally funded highway improvements. This position provides the Bureau of Local Roads and Streets (BLRS) with the analysis of proposed legislation that impacts the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) responsibilities and local interest, analyzes and recommends technological advances for use by local agencies, and provides the BLRS and local perspective on the IDOT Specifications Committee. This position develops and interprets the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) engineering policies to ensure the Local Public Agency (LPA) programs and projects delivered are compliant with federal and state accessibility requirements.

Essential Functions

• Formulates and disseminates policies, procedures, specifications, special provisions, and design criteria which are responsible to the needs of local governments and the department for all local agency programs assigned to the Bureau of Local Roads and Streets.
• Develops and interprets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) engineering policies to ensure Local Public Agency (LPA) programs and projects delivered are compliant with federal and state accessibility requirements.
• Provides guidance to LPA’s regarding the development of ADA self-evaluations and transition plans for LPAs and monitors their implementation.
• Maintains effective liaison with local governmental agencies, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), departmental bureaus, district offices, and consult with engineers to obtain policy input, provide policy interpretations, resolve problems, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the unit's output.
• Evaluates and initiates action reflecting technical research conclusions and changes in pertinent state, federal and national regulations for proper compliance and improvement of current procedures and practices.
• Coordinates with the Technology Transfer Program Manager to ensure local governments receive adequate education, technology transfer, and information concerning worker safety, highway safety, workforce development, and infrastructure development in accordance with new policies and procedures.
• Provides adequate technical and administrative counsel to ass