Airport Design Engineer (Civil Engineer Iv)
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 6281 - 9792
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:55244 IPR#26-01257
Opening Date: 04/30/2026
Closing Date: 05/14/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Civil Engineer IV
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6281 Monthly; Full Range: $6281 - $9792 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 4
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters
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Position Overview
This position is the primary point of contact for the coordination review and development of construction plans and specifications for Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) lettings of airport improvement projects covered under the federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The incumbent may also assist sponsors with local letting of projects utilizing local procurement guidance. This position works closely with airport sponsors and consultants and is responsible for the administration coordination and review of designs for construction plan and specification development utilizing state and federal grant funds. This position is responsible for project design conformity with state and federal guidance to ensure funding participation eligibility. The incumbent ensures projects are developed efficiently and economically in accordance with the scope and budget.
Essential Functions
- Reviews all Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) submittals for scope and cost estimates to ensure their accuracy and adequacy for later project development.
- Conducts pre-design and special coordination meetings.
- Provides guidance to all consulting engineers during the design of airport projects.
- Reviews and approves the engineering report prior to allowing the consultant to start work on the final plans and recommends appropriate solution methods for all complex designs.
- Performs reviews of all plans and specifications approves these upon completion and certifies to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that they conform to the required state and federal criteria and standards.
- Reviews and recommends approval of engineering agreements to the Section Chief of Airport Design for airport design which may include preliminary and special services construction engineering services and payments of subsequent design invoices.
- Recommends to the Section Chief of Airport Design all projects ready for letting and prepares contract documents.
- Performs bid reviews and analysis and makes recommendations to the Section Chief of Airport Design on contract awards or bid rejections.
- Prepares post letting documents which include the detailed project budget detailed pay items list bid tabulations and all appropriate letters to the sponsors consultants bidders and the FAA providing detailed results of the letting.
- Assists the Section Chief of Airport Design in developing writing updating publishing and republishing of all section documents including the Illinois Standard Specifications for Construction of Airports Policies and Procedures Manual and standard agreements for engineering services.
- Assists the Section Chief of Airport Design in pre-qualifying consulting engineering firms in the various categories of airport work.
- 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. OR Current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
- Four years of experience in civil engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
- Experience developing and supervising civil transportation and capital improvement projects.
- Experience in financial management of multiple large civil transportation projects and programs.
- Strong experience in organizational and leadership skills.
- Ability to self-motivate.
- Familiarity within the airport environment.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a valid drivers license.
- Requires successful completion of a background screening.
- Requires frequent daytime travel intermittently with occasional statewide travel that may include overnight stays.
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
- 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 Airport Design 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 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 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: 1 Langhorne Bond Dr Springfield Illinois 62707
Work Office: Division of Aeronautics/Bureau of Airport Engineering
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Posting Group: Transportation; Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics
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