PROGRAMMING ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

Illinois Comptroller; Ottawa (IL); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Transportation in Ottawa, IL is seeking a Civil Engineer V to oversee district transportation programs, cost estimates, and data collection. The role requires registration as a Professional Engineer in Illinois and at least five years of civil engineering experience.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with in-office work 1 to 5 days per week. Anticipated starting salary is $6,837 per month, with a full range up to $10,831 per month.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Illinois or Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
• Five years of civil engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops the district's multi-year transportation program for highway improvements and cost estimates.
• Collects and maintains transportation facility data for accuracy across reports and systems.
• Coordinates planning studies to support programming and project eligibility.
• Supervises personnel and ensures safety policies are followed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

P.E. license (Illinois)

Civil engineering experience

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

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Job Requisition ID:58538IPR#26-01612
Opening Date: 09/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/05/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Title: Civil Engineer VSalary:Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,837 Monthly; Full Range: $6,837-$10,831 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full TimeNumber of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Protech 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:700 E Norris Dr, Ottawa, Illinois, 61350

Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation/Region 2/District 3/Bureau of Program Development

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.

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Position Overview

This position is responsible for the development of the district's annual and multiyear transportation programs for highway improvements, roadway data collection and input, traffic studies activities, and for preliminary andconstruction cost estimates.

Essential Functions

• Develops the multi-year program to improve transportation services based upon current and anticipatedneeds.
• Participates in determination of project scope and initial project cost estimating in view of needs and limited resources.
• Collects, reports, and maintains accurate, current, and complete physical characteristics of existing transportation facilities to achieve up-to-date information reliability for the Illinois Roadway Information System, various maps, mileage tables, and special reports.
• Establishes programs by category and monitors changing conditions and regulations to keep programs current.
• Coordinates planning studies, which provide the database for programming and determines eligibility for project improvements.
• Supervises, trains, and motivates subordinate personnel.
• Performs duties in accordance with departmental safety policies. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to a 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 currentregistration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
• Five years of experience in civil engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to supervise the preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures that govern the design of highway projects; and ability toanalyze and solve highway engineering problems.
• Experience with Phase I studies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid driver’s license.
• Occasional districtwide travel.
• Successful completion of a background screening.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois GovernmentalEthics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The IllinoisGovernmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees tofile 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 withthe Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in