Senior Repair Plans Engineer; Civil Engineer Iv

Overview

Job Requisition : 53621 IPR#25-01019
Closing Date: 03/06/2026
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
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

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 jobs site. State of Illinois employees should apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

This position is accountable for the structural analysis and design of complex bridge repair and rehabilitation projects; reviewing and approving structural repair designs prepared by others; conducting structural inspections and investigations of deteriorated and damaged structures; and preparing emergency repair plans.

• Develop structural repairs for highly complex structures incorporating innovative repair procedures with current methods and technology.
• Prepare emergency repair plans for structures damaged by vehicles or river traffic.
• Review repair and retrofit details prepared by other engineers, district personnel, or consultants for completeness and structural adequacy.
• Provide structural expertise on defects noted during annual joint maintenance inspections of major boundary river structures.
• Conduct special investigations related to repair techniques, construction procedures, and design specifications.
• Perform field investigations of damaged or deteriorated structures and recommend corrective actions.
• Review and recommend approval or rejection of contractor proposals involving construction methods such as shoring, bracing, and jacking.
• Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Perform all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

• Thorough knowledge of bridge design, construction, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of inspection technology.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects with variable emergency repair characteristics.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with departmental staff, consultants, and contractors.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires successful completion of a background screening.
• Requires occasional statewide travel with overnight stays.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions apply to this position. If offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year 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.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Senior Repair Plans Engineer. The IDOT team works to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois while upholding values of compassion, equity, and dedication.

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62764

Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation / Bureau of Bridges and Structures

Work County: Sangamon

Email: DOT.CONTACTHR

Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics;
Transportation

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