Highway Safety Initiatives Engineer (Civil Engineer V)

Springfield, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 6837 - 10831

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Requisition ID:51417 IPR# 25-00445
Closing Date: 11/20/2025
Agency:Department of Transportation
Position Title: Civil Engineer V
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6837 Monthly; Full Range: $6837 - $10831 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
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.

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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 youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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 developing and disseminating specific policies specifications and procedure manuals that guide the implementation and maintenance of the highway safety engineering aspects of roadway design roadway safety enhancements and various other programs. This includes providing input in the development of the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) in addition to ensuring the personal safety of department employees through education and training and providing input on proposed legislation. The incumbent assists in coordinating public and other departmental involvement in decisions made during the appropriate stages of project development and conducts research necessary to support the cost-effectiveness of highway safety policies.

Essential Functions

Assists with the development and update of appropriate policies procedures and initiatives to improve the safety performance of Illinois roadways and as they relate to all public roadways including representing the department at the state and national level as a subject matter expert.
Monitors reviews and makes recommendations regarding the latest developments in federal laws and regulations national practices and policies and crash trends related to roadway safety on all roadway classifications.
Reviews and updates policies including but not limited to the Highway Safety Improvement Program with an emphasis in geometric roadway design such as Roadside Safety Assessments Highway-Railway Grade Crossing Safety School Safety Busing (Hazardous Routes) Bicycle and Pedestrian Policies to ensure they remain current with federal guidance and the Illinois Compiled Statutes.
Manages the development updating and training of appropriate educational materials on the deployment and application of highway safety policies and initiatives and recommends policy changes and initiatives based on research conclusions.
Provides input to engineering reviews for proposed legislative initiatives or bills.
Maintains strong familiarity with and provides guidance to staff and district personnel on the appropriate use and application of the American Association of state Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Highway Safety Manual (HSM) the AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide and other safety tools relative to highway/roadway safety initiatives.
Reviews the analyses of crash data and selected crash sites to identify and recommend measures to reduce crashes including the development of recommended policy procedure and standard changes and to implement new initiatives based upon the analysis.
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.
Five years of experience in civil engineering of which at least two years should be in the specific area of highway engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

Possession of Road Safety Professional Certification.
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering with special emphasis on activities involving highway safety and geometric design.
Extensive knowledge of the modern methods and techniques related to highway safety analysis utilizing the AASHTO HSM engineering design practices following the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide and other relevant guidance documents.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with staff and the public.
Ability to research and interpret complex data.
Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent oral and/or written communication and interpersonal skills.

Conditions of Employment

Valid drivers license.
Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel which sometimes may include overnight stays.
Successful completion of a background screening.
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 Highway Safety Initiatives Engineers.

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 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 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 Illinois 62764

Work Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation Bureau of Safety Programs & Engineering

Agency Contact:

Posting Group:Public Safety; Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics; Transportation

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Job Requisition ID:51417 IPR# 25-00445Closing Date: 11/20/2025Agency:Department of TransportationPosition Title: Civil Engineer VSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6837 Monthly; Full Range: $6837 - $10831 MonthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory:Full TimeCounty: SangamonNumber of Vacancies: 2Bargaining ...