ASSISTANT GEOMETRICS ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)

Job Requisition ID: 49456 IPR# 25-00361
Closing Date: 09/25/2025
​Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Title: CIVIL ENGINEER IV 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,281 Monthly; Full Range: $ 6,281- $ 9,792 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: LaSalle
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 interpreting policies and procedures governing geometric design, capacity, and access control of highways for the design of intersections, interchanges, rest areas, and and other features.  This position is also accountable for developing and implementing the district’s Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP).  This position prepares and analyzes crash reports as requested.  Design, review, and preparation of intersection designs for approval by the Senior Geometrics Engineer are performed by this position.  This position assists with the review of highway access permit applications. 

Essential Functions

• Develops alternatives and reviews geometric designs in the district’s program prior to the public involvement process.
• Reviews geometric designs on state highways which have been prepared by consultants, counties, municipalities, and other district bureaus.
• Reviews and prepares safety projects for inclusion in the district’s Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP).
• Prepares/reviews geometric revisions during development of project plans and/or after construction contracts have been awarded.
• Presents designs to the public and other agencies.
• Implements the Highway Safety Manual in conjunction with Phase I planning.
• Conducts before and after studies on previously completed safety projects to gain a better understanding of how previous safety improvements are performing.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working experience in highway design.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures that govern the design of highway projects.
• Ability to analyze and solve highway engineering problems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Conditions of Employment

• The Conditions of Employment lis