WORK ZONE SAFETY ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

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Job Requisition ID: 58587 IPR #2026-01765
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: 10/27/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Civil Engineer V 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,837 Monthly; Full Range: $6,837 - $10,831 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech 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: Springfield - 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy

Work County: Sangamon
Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation / Bureau of Safety Programs and Engineering

Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV

 

 

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.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors 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 responsible for directing and administering statewide work zone safety and mobility programs for all public highways and streets in Illinois. This includes developing policies, procedures, standards, specifications, and other technical resources to meet federal requirements for work zone safety and mobility, improve the active management of construction and maintenance work zones, and improve safety for motorists and workers. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing and approving transportation management plans submitted by district operations and program development staff, performing work zone traffic control reviews, and providing statewide training related to work zone safety and mobility. This position will provide administrative oversight and manage the department's Traffic Control Field Manual and other associated manuals and policies.

 

Essential Functions

  • Directs the development and update of appropriate policies, procedures, standards, and specifications to improve work zone safety and mobility for all state highways and streets and ensures the department is following federal rules for work zone safety and mobility.
  • Monitors, reviews, and makes recommendations regarding the latest developments in federal laws and regulations, national practices and policies, and crash trends related to work zone safety and mobility.
  • Directs the update of the department's Traffic Control Field Manual including the training of department staff in the current requirements of the manual.
  • Directs the development and update of appropriate educational materials related to work zone safety and mobility.
  • Provides directions to district traffic control supervisors and design personnel in the proper interpretation of standards and specifications and in the development of traffic control plans.
  • Provides oversight and direction of technical review panels as part of the department's research efforts through its partnership with the ICT. Directs policy and standard changes based on research conclusions.
  • Assists with directing the efforts of the Statewide Work Zone Safety Committee and its subcommittees. This includes chairing pertinent subcommittees.
  • Assists with the implementation of the Illinois Work Zone Photo Speed Enforcement Program, serves the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) implementation teams, and represents the department at the state and national levels as an expert in work zone safety and mobility.
  • Directs the department’s joint efforts with the FHWA involving the review of selected construction projects to determine the effectiveness of the state's procedures for work zone safety and mobility and recommends site specific changes to provide continual improvement to work zones.
  • Oversee the review of selected work zone crash sites to identify and recommend measures to reduce crashes; analyze work zone crash reports; and develop policy, procedure, and standards changes.
  • Monitors work zone traffic control operations and crashes to ensure that work zone safety training and procedures implemented by the Safety Programs Section are providing safe conditions for workers and the motoring public as well as mobility through and around work zones.
  • Directs the evaluation of work zone safety devices to determine if they are designed, positioned, maintained, and uniformly utilized to achieve maximum effectiveness.
  • Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules.
  • Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.