Northern Construction Quality Engineer (Civil Engineer VI)

State of Illinois; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Illinois seeks a Civil Engineer VI with the Illinois Department of Transportation's Bureau of Investigations and Compliance to oversee construction inspection, quality assurance, and compliance reviews for highway projects. The role includes on-site inspections, misconduct investigations, and reporting, with training on standards and ethics.

Based in Schaumburg, IL, it offers a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have licensure as PE or SE in Illinois.
• Six years of civil engineering experience.
• Ability to interpret contract language, plan documents, and material designs.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel statewide with overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site inspections for state and federally funded highway projects.
• Perform quality assurance and compliance reviews.
• Investigate misconduct and compile compliance reports.
• Provide training on engineering standards and ethics.

Skills

Civil engineering

Contract interpretation

Plan interpretation

Material designs

Education

Licensed PE or SE in Illinois

Job description

This Civil Engineer VI position with the Illinois Department of Transportation's Bureau of Investigations and Compliance oversees construction inspection, quality assurance, and compliance reviews for state and federally funded highway projects. The role involves conducting on-site inspections, investigating misconduct, compiling compliance reports, and providing training on engineering standards and ethics. The position is based in Schaumburg, Illinois with a hybrid work schedule.

Key qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer or Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois
• Six years of experience in civil engineering
• Ability to interpret contract language, plan documents, and material designs
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel statewide with overnight stays
• Ten years of transportation construction and material inspection experience preferred