BRIDGE LIAISON ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)

Illinois Department of Transportation; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental 보험

Pension Plan

Hybrid scheduling

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking a Bridge Liaison Engineer (Civil Engineer IV) in Schaumburg, IL. You will manage design projects for highway structures, ensuring plans are prepared to state standards and completed on time for letting dates.

You will coordinate with district design consultants, supervise staff, and ensure safety and quality in all design activities. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois PE or Structural Engineer license.
• Four years of civil engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages design projects for highway structures per policy and specifications.
• Ensures plans and specs are completed timely and to state standards.
• Coordinates work with district design consultants on structural contracts.
• Supervises staff and provides coaching on design and planning tasks.
• Ensures compliance with departmental safety rules and procedures.

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (Illinois) / Structural Engineer (Illinois)

Job description

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Date: Oct 30, 2026

Location:

Schaumburg, IL, US, 60196

Job Requisition ID:

59784 IPR# 26-01752

Opening Date:

10/30/2026

Closing Date:

11/17/2026

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

Number of Vacancies:

1

Bargaining Unit:

NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

Work Hours:

8:00 am - 4:15 pm Monday - Friday

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability:

1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs

Work Location:

201 Center Ct, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60196

Work Office:

Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 1/District 1/Bureau of Design

Work County:

Cook

Agency Contact:

[e-mail]

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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

The Bridge Liaison Engineer is accountable for managing design projects for highway structures such as single cell box culverts, multi-cell pre-cast box culverts, pipe headwalls, drainage junction chambers, drainage systems, bridge replacement, rehabilitation, repair and retaining walls. The incumbent must ensure that these plans are prepared in accordance with department policies, procedures, and specifications and are completed within a designated time limit to make letting dates. The Bridge Liaison Engineer is also accountable for assigning, negotiating, reviewing, and coordinating work performed by the district’s design consultants for work on various structural related contracts.

Essential Functions

• Ensures plans and specs are completed in effective, efficient and timely manner.
• Manages structural designs for structures in accordance with state standards, department policy and procedures, and acceptable structural engineering principles.
• Provides input to assigned structural projects in an economical, timely, and efficient manner.
• Supervises and provides expertise to staff or others in the design and plan preparation for complex drainage structures and systems.
• Reviews structural project request, assess skill, manpower and availability of the district's various structural design consultants and assign them for completion.
• Counsels, coaches, and trains subordinate staff in the effective performance of their duties.
• Ensures that subordinate staff perform duties in accordance with the Departmental Safety Code.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a mariner 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.
• Four years of experience in civil engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of civil engineering educational seminars.
• Experience in highway engineering.
• Thorough knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and specifications.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise the work of other engineers and technicians and consultants.
• Ability to assign, review, and coordinate work performed by consultant staff.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid driver’s license.
• Frequent district-wide and occasional state-wide travel.
• Occasional overtime.
• 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.
• 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 State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About The Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Bridge Liaison 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.

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 State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago