Project Support Technician (Engineering Technician III)

About the role

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring a Project Support Technician (Engineering Technician III) in Effingham, IL, a full-time salaried union position with two vacancies. The role supports the Utility Permit Technician and the Railroad and Utilities Technician, and prepares local agency agreements for state-let projects when asked by the Project Support Engineer.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate, review and process utility permits needed for work on state highway rights-of-way
• Arrange utility adjustments for proposed highway improvements and coordinate railroad-highway projects in line with departmental policy
• Prepare local agency agreements for state-let projects when requested by the Project Support Engineer
• Maintain harmonious relationships with applicants and answer their questions about permit procedures
• Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and treat all employees fairly

Required profile

• Two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a related technical/science curriculum plus 30 months of engineering experience, or six years of engineering experience
• Preferred: experience with utility and/or railroad methods and procedures
• Valid driver's license, occasional district-wide travel that may include overnight stays, and occasional overtime
• Successful completion of a background screening
• Bilingual skills welcome; applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis

Required skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with internal and external entities

What we offer

• Anticipated starting salary of $4,159 per month (range $4,159-$7,187)
• Monday to Friday schedule, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with 1 to 5 days per week in the office depending on operational needs
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance, pension plan, paid maternity/paternity leave and sick and vacation days
• Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program

Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois online application portal; paper applications are not accepted.