Maintenance field engineer - (civil engineer v)

Job Requisition ID: 58569 IPR#26-01744

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: Carbondale - 2801 W Murphysboro Rd

Work County: Jackson

Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 5/District 9/Bureau of Operations

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.

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Position Overview

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating and controlling the maintenance activities in an assigned geographical area of District Nine.

Essential Functions

• Maintains all state and interstate highways in an assigned geographical area.
• Makes recommendations for work to be completed at maintenance facilities through the Capital Development Board.
• Determines maintenance deficiencies in an assigned area.
• Corrects maintenance deficiencies through Day Labor projects, Contract Maintenance projects, or district Maintenance forces.
• Directs snow and ice removal and disaster field operations.
• Reviews design plans for construction projects to minimize future maintenance problems.
• Provides technical advice and recommendations to the Operations Engineer.
• Assigns, trains, motivates and evaluates subordinate personnel.
• Performs duties in compliance with the 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

• 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

• Five years’ experience in the specific area of highway engineering, three years of which should have been supervising engineering functions.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and/or written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid driver’s license.
• Extensive districtwide travel with occasional statewide travel, which may include overnight stays.
• Overtime.
• 24-hour/7 days per week call availability.
• Ability to perform outdoor work in a variety of conditions including, but not limited to, inclement weather (hot, cold, wet, muddy, icy), active construction sites and roadways open to traffic.
• Successful completion of a background screening.

This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Maintenance Field 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.