ENGINEERING POLICY UNIT CHIEF (CIVIL ENGINEER VI)
- Springfield, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
Closing Date: 09/17/2025
Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: CIVIL ENGINEER VI - PW116
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $7,517 Monthly; Full Range: $7,517-$11,692 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech TeamsterThis 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 employee career portal.Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.Why Work for Illinois?Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. 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 the development, implementation, and interpretation of the geometric design and engineering policies which govern the construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of highways, intersections, and interchanges on the state highway system. This position is also accountable for managing the content and publishing revisions for the Bureau of Design and Environment (BDE) Manual which contains these engineering policies.Essential Functions
- Develops and interprets geometric and engineering policies for the construction/reconstruction of highways, intersections, and interchanges while maintaining the proper balance of engineering, operational safety, social, and environmental considerations.
- Develops rehabilitation policies and procedures for upgrading existing state highways and monitors their use to provide safe, efficient, and cost-effective highway improvements.
- Develops and disseminates policy and procedure memoranda in a timely manner, manages the content, and publishes any revisions to the Bureau of Design and Environment (BDE) Manual.
- Maintains an effective liaison with district, central, and federal offices for the purpose of obtaining engineering policy input, providing policy interpretations, and resolving problems.
- Develops policies and procedures for conducting Phase I studies.
- Monitors, evaluates, and recommends actions on changes in pertinent state and federal guides, regulations, and American Association for State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and Transportation Research Board (TRB) publications concerning the design of highways. Recommends actions on completed technical research for proper compliance on new issues and/or improvement of current engineering practices.
- Conducts appropriate and timely research and/or evaluation of research papers and publications to support policies in terms of cost-effectiveness and safety. This includes serving on various AASHTO, TRB, and department task forces and working groups.
- Develops, recommends, and disseminates changes to the access control policy for freeways and expressways and develops policy for access management on state highways.
- 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.
- Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois.
- Eight years of experience in civil engineering including three years supervising staff and managing engineering functions.
- Experience with design policy and the planning and supervision of significant engineering functions.
- Extensive knowledge of modern methods applicable to the design, construction, and maintenance of highways.
- Good organization, leadership, and self-motivational skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
- Valid driver's license.
- Frequent statewide and occasional out-of-state travel with overnight stays.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
- 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
Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL 62764-0001
Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation/Bureau of Design & Environment
Agency Contact:
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