HIGHWAY SAFETY INITIATIVES ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER V)
Springfield, IL, US, 62764
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: $6,837 Monthly; Full Range: $6,837 - $10,831 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?
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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 driver’s 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 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, Illinois, 62764
Work Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation, Bureau of Safety Programs & Engineering
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Public Safety; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics; Transportation
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield