Project Engineer (Civil Engineer V)

State of Illinois; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Transportation seeks a Civil Engineer V to supervise staff preparing contract plans and specifications for transportation infrastructure improvements. The role manages the Studies and Plans Section, ensuring compliance with annual and multi-year programs while coordinating with other district bureaus.

The position requires technical review of engineering designs, consultant coordination, staff supervision, and public presentations regarding highway projects.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a PE or SE in Illinois.
• Five years of civil engineering experience.
• Experience supervising the preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures governing highway project design.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff preparing contract plans and specifications for transportation projects.
• Oversee the Studies and Plans Section to align with annual and multi-year programs.
• Coordinate with other district bureaus to ensure project consistency.
• Provide technical review of engineering designs and consultant coordination.
• Supervise staff and deliver public presentations on highway projects.

Skills

Staff supervision

Oral communication

Written communication

Consultant coordination

Job description

The Illinois Department of Transportation seeks a Civil Engineer V to supervise staff preparing contract plans and specifications for transportation infrastructure improvements. The role manages the Studies and Plans Section, ensuring compliance with annual and multi-year programs while coordinating with other district bureaus. The position requires technical review of engineering designs, consultant coordination, staff supervision, and public presentations regarding highway projects.

Key qualifications:

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois OR Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois
• Five years of experience in civil engineering
• Ability to supervise preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications
• Knowledge of policies and procedures governing highway project design
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license