SENIOR PROJECT STUDIES ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental

Pension Plan

Sick and Vacation Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking a Civil Engineer IV to supervise engineers and technicians in the preparation of studies and plans for highway projects. The role includes negotiating and reviewing consultant studies, and ensuring compliance with policies while achieving cost-efficient designs.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule (1-5 days in office) and requires a valid Illinois Professional Engineer license or Structural Engineer license, plus four years of civil

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois or Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
• Four years of experience in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineers and technicians in studies and plans for highway projects.
• Negotiate and review consultant studies and plans.
• Motivate, train, and evaluate subordinate personnel.
• Coordinate activities with other sections and consulting engineers to meet schedules.
• Follow safety rules and maintain fair treatment of employees.

Skills

Licensed Professional Engineer (IL)

Civil engineering

Licensed Structural Engineer (IL)

Education

Experience: Four years in civil engineering

Tools

None specified

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

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

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 27, 2026

Location:

Ottawa, IL, US, 61350

Job Requisition ID: 59740

IPR#26-01878

Opening Date: 10/27/2026

Closing Date: 11/12/2026

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: 2

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

Work County: LaSalle

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.

Position Overview

This position is accountable for supervising engineers and technicians in the preparation of studies and plans for highway projects. This position is also responsible for the negotiation and review of consultant prepared studies and plans.

Essential Functions

• Ensures that studies and plans prepared within the Projects and Environmental Studies Unit, as well as those prepared by consulting engineers, are accurate, complete, and in compliance with policies and procedures or acceptable variations and represent the most cost-efficient designs.
• Motivates, trains, and evaluates subordinate personnel.
• Coordinates the activities of subordinate personnel with other sections within the bureau and consulting engineers to ensure that studies and plans are completed in time to meet prescribed schedules.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner 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

• Experience supervising engineering functions or managing consultant engineers.
• Working experience in studies and plans, and construction.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures that govern the design of highway projects; and ability to analyze and solve highway engineering problems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid driver’s license.
• Occasional district-wide travel.
• Successful completion of a background screening.
• 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.
• 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 Senior Project Studies Engineers.

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.

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: Ottawa