PROJECT STUDIES ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER III)

Job Requisition ID: 55702 IPR#26-01288
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
Closing Date: 05/19/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Civil Engineer III
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,761 Monthly; Full Range: $5,761-$9,548 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: LaSalle
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.

 

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.

*************COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING*************

For those applying with only a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college, please attach COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS (official or unofficial) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application.

You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you do not attach college transcripts.

 

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Position Overview

This position is accountable for corridor, design, and combined location studies for highway improvement projects on the annual and multi-year construction program. 

Essential Functions

• Prepares the engineering sections of corridor, design and combined location studies in accurate and timely manner.
• Prepares alternate designs for location studies.
• Reviews location studies prepared by consultants and other agencies for completeness according to policy and procedures.
• Responsible for complying with the various department policies to prepare project studies for approval.
• Assists with informational meetings and public involvement to describe projects.
• Trains, motivates, and evaluates indirect subordinate personnel.
• 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

• Completion of a bachelor of science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college OR a
  current Illinois Engineer Intern Certificate OR a current Professional Engineer license in the state of Illinois OR a current Structural Engineer License in the state of Illinois. Those applying with only a degree must have a minimum of 2.0 (out of 4.0) cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA). If cumulative GPA is between 2.0 and 2.5 (out of 4.0), applicants must also possess a current Illinois Engineer Intern Certificate OR a current Professional Engineer license in the state of Illinois OR a current Structural Engineer License in the state of Illinois.
• Thirty-seven months of experience in civil engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD).
• Working experience in studies and plans, and construction.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures