Engineering Policy Unit Chief (Civil Engineer Vi)

Springfield - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 7517 - 11692

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Requisition ID:
Closing Date: 10/03/2025
Agency:Department of Transportation
Class Title:CIVIL ENGINEER VI - PW116
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $7517 Monthly; Full Range: $7517-$11692 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:NR916 Pro Tech Teamster

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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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Conditions of Employment

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Valid drivers license.
Frequent statewide and occasional out-of-state travel with overnight stays.
Successful completion of a background screening.

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire an Engineering Policy Unit Chief.

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 environment. We are problem solvers and leaders constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.

Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.

The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:

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

We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.

Work Hours:8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday
Work Location: 2300 S Dirksen Pkwy Springfield IL 62764-0001
Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation/Bureau of Design & Environment
Agency Contact:
Posting Group:Transportation; Leadership & Management; Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics

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Job Requisition ID:Closing Date: 10/03/2025Agency:Department of TransportationClass Title:CIVIL ENGINEER VI - PW116Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $7517 Monthly; Full Range: $7517-$11692 MonthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory:Full TimeCounty: SangamonNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code:NR916 ...