Documentation Reviewer; Engineering Technician Iii

Job Requisition

Job Requisition  - 25-00625

Closing Date: 02/09/2026

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Class

Title:

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III - PW013

Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary $4,159 monthly;
Full Range: $4,159-$7,187 monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
Lee

Number of Vacancies: 2

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  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.

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This position is accountable for assisting the Documentation Technician with progress and final documentation audits of records prepared by resident engineers and/or technicians to verify construction contract items, compiling final contract pay quantities, and submitting the required documents to the central office to initiate final payment to contractors.

• Conducts progress and final documentation audits to ensure the necessary data is present to verify work completed by contractors, and to justify federal reimbursement.
• Reviews and processes all change orders, weekly reports, and pay estimates.
• Compiles final contract pay quantities and prepares and submits final papers to initiate final payment to contractors.
• Provides guidance to state and local agency resident engineers and/or technicians and contractors regarding proper documentation to expedite the audit process and ensure reliability.
• Responsible for complete and accurate documentation and coordination of work efforts with consultants.
• 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.

• Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre‑engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum; PLUS thirty months of engineering experience or a related scientific field; OR Six years of engineering experience.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and the application of engineering techniques to design and construction.
• Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with a variety of people.
• Ability to perform job duties independently with minimal guidance or supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires district‑wide travel with occasional overnight stays for conferences and training.
• Requires the ability to work overtime.
• 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…