Senior Squad Leader Civil Engineer Iv

Position: SENIOR SQUAD LEADER - (CIVIL ENGINEER IV)
Job

Requisition  IPR# 25-00251

Closing Date: 01/27/2026

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:
Champaign

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit: 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  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

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

Why Work for Illinois?

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Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

This position is accountable for participating in and supervising the activities of engineers and technicians engaged in the preparation of studies and plans for highly complex facility improvements and may manage and/or review consulting engineer's studies, plans, and specifications on major projects.

Essential Functions

* Ensures studies and plans prepared within the squad and by consultants are accurate, complete, and in compliance with design standards and specifications, and depict the most cost-effective designs for major projects.

* Provides liaison between the district Bureau of Program Development and consulting engineers on matters pertaining to transportation facility studies and plans.

* Motivates, trains and evaluates subordinate personnel.

* Coordinates the activities of subordinate personnel with other sections within the bureau and consultant engineers to ensure plans are completed in time to meet prescribed letting dates.

* 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.

* Four years of experience in civil engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

* Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.

* Thorough knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of public works.

* Ability to perform difficult technical research and make comprehensive recommendations on engineering problems.

* Good oral and written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

* Valid driver's license.

* Districtwide travel.

* Requires 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 a Senior Squad Leader.

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…