Job Requisition ID: 55711 IPR #26-01145
Opening Date: 04/28/2026
Closing Date: 05/12/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Engineering Technician V 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,432 Monthly; Full Range: $5,432 - $9,713 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Edgar
Number of Vacancies: 3
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.  

 

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Position Overview

This position is accountable for the supervision of all field activities involved in construction of one highly complex project or multiple related projects in a highway district. This position is also responsible for supervising the layout, inspection, and documentation of all projects assigned and for ensuring compliance with the contract plans, specifications, and special provisions.

 

Essential Functions

• Ensures construction projects are built according to contract plans, specifications, special provisions, and department policies.
• Ensures adequate engineering supervision and inspection is provided on assigned construction projects.
• Provides engineering solutions to design problems and unique conditions involving new construction techniques.
• Coordinates multi-job construction projects so that they adhere to schedules.
• Resolves complaints from private citizens and local governmental agencies regarding project inconveniences.
• Ensures proper traffic controls are utilized by contractors to assure maximum safety for the traveling public.
• Ensures accurate inspection and documentation are completed to facilitate timely acceptance of the assigned construction projects.
• Performs and ensures that staff performs duties in accordance with the departmental safety rules, practices, and programs. 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 two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS six years of engineering experience; OR eight years of engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to supervise, train, and motivate other engineers and technicians.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires frequent districtwide and statewide travel with overnight stays.
• Requires overtime.
• Requires successful completion of a background screening.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending St