SAFETY DESIGN ENGINEER (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

Job Requisition ID :   51349 IPR# 25-00301

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 : 1

Bargaining Unit Code : 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.

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 accountable for developing and implementing policies and initiatives related to the Highway Safety Manual (HSM), performing Road Safety Assessments (RSA), managing published research on state-of-the art guardrail and median barrier end sections, roadside and median barriers, and other roadside appurtenances while reviewing recommendations to revise existing policies or to develop new policies. This position provides statewide technical guidance and general direction on proper highway clear zones and roadside treatments. This position administers statewide safety crash analyses to identify patterns with specific roadway designs and recommends mitigating measures.

Essential Functions

• Prepares technical correspondence and reports of safety issues.
• Performs on-site reviews on an as-needed basis.
• Develops, writes, and disseminates, many times through others, standards, procedures, and policies relative to highway safety needs.
• Advances implementation of the Highway Safety Manual (HSM).
• Consults with policy development units in the Bureau of Design and Environment (BDE), other central bureaus, other states, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to ensure that proposed policies are uniform.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Performs other duties as required and / or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Safety Design Engineer

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 :

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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