Work zone safety engineer (civil engineer v)

Job Requisition ID: 58587 IPR #2026-01765

Opening Date: 09/24/2026

Closing Date: 10/08/2026

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

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

Work Hours: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs

Work Location: Springfield - 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy

Work County: Sangamon

Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation / Bureau of Safety Programs and Engineering

Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV

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?

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Position Overview

This position is responsible for directing and administering statewide work zone safety and mobility programs for all public highways and streets in Illinois. This includes developing policies, procedures, standards, specifications, and other technical resources to meet federal requirements for work zone safety and mobility, improve the active management of construction and maintenance work zones, and improve safety for motorists and workers. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing and approving transportation management plans submitted by district operations and program development staff, performing work zone traffic control reviews, and providing statewide training related to work zone safety and mobility. This position will provide administrative oversight and manage the department's Traffic Control Field Manual and other associated manuals and policies.

Essential Functions

• Directs the development and update of appropriate policies, procedures, standards, and specifications to improve work zone safety and mobility for all state highways and streets and ensures the department is following federal rules for work zone safety and mobility.
• Monitors, reviews, and makes recommendations regarding the latest developments in federal laws and regulations, national practices and policies, and crash trends related to work zone safety and mobility.
• Directs the update of the department's Traffic Control Field Manual including the training of department staff in the current requirements of the manual.
• Directs the development and update of appropriate educational materials related to work zone safety and mobility.
• Provides directions to district traffic control supervisors and design personnel in the proper interpretation of standards and specifications and in the development of traffic control plans.
• Provides oversight and direction of technical review panels as part of the department's research efforts through its partnership with the ICT. Directs policy and standard changes based on research conclusions.
• Assists with directing the efforts of the Statewide Work Zone Safety Committee and its subcommittees. This includes chairing pertinent subcommittees.
• Assists with the implementation of the Illinois Work Zone Photo Speed Enforcement Program, serves the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) implementation teams, and represents the department at the state and national levels as an expert in work zone safety and mobility.
• Directs the department’s joint efforts with the FHWA involving the review of selected construction projects to determine the effectiveness of the state's procedures for work zone safety and mobility and recommends site specific changes to provide continual improvement to work zones.
• Oversee the review of selected work zone crash sites to identify and recommend measures to reduce crashes; analyze work zone crash reports; and develop policy, procedure, and standards changes.
• Monitors work zone traffic control operations and crashes to ensure that work zone safety training and procedures implemented by the Safety Programs Section are providing safe conditions for workers and the motoring public as well as mobility through and around work zones.
• Directs the evaluation of work zone safety devices to determine if they are designed, positioned, maintained, and uniformly utilized to achieve maximum effectiveness.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules.
• Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois OR current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.

Five years of experience in civil engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience planning and development of highway engineering work.

Knowledge and experience with traffic engineering, work zone safety and mobility, worker safety, queuing analysis, and crash statistics analysis.

Knowledge of modern methods and procedures of public works construction and maintenance operations. Including but not limited to temporary traffic control, worker protection, traffic management, and the influence of human factors in driver behavior.

Knowledge of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Highway Safety Manual (HSM) and engineering practices, AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), and other traffic engineering documents and manuals.

Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.

Ability to interpret and enforce departmental policies and federal regulations.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.

Conditions of Employment

Requires a valid driver’s license.

Requires frequent statewide and out-of-state travel, which may include overnight stays.

Requires successful completion of background screening.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Work Zone Safety Engineer.

The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.

The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
• New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
• Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
• (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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