District Estimating Engineer – Civil Engineer IV (Senior)

State-of-Illinois; Collinsville (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid scheduling

Pension Plan

Flexible time off

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks a District Estimating Engineer (Civil Engineer IV) based in Collinsville. The role focuses on preparing preliminary and final cost estimates to support highway projects, with cost analyses guiding federal funding decisions.

The position emphasizes cost reliability, value engineering, and collaboration with design teams. Applicants should hold IL PE or Structural PE licensure and have substantial civil engineering experience, including highway

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois or as a Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
• Four years of experience in civil engineering.
• Experience with highway project cost estimation and design support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide preliminary and final cost estimates to determine bid reasonableness for district projects.
• Develop cost foundations to support location studies and design programs.
• Serve as Value Engineering Coordinator for the district and oversee unit price analyses.
• Coordinate with designers to improve plans and manage costs during construction.

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (IL) OR Licensed Structural Engineer (IL)

Job description

The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks a District Estimating Engineer (Civil Engineer IV) based in Collinsville. The role focuses on preparing preliminary and final cost estimates to support highway projects, with cost analyses guiding federal funding decisions.

The position emphasizes cost reliability, value engineering, and collaboration with design teams. Applicants should hold IL PE or Structural PE licensure and have substantial civil engineering experience, including highway