Senior Plats and Plans Technician (Engineering Technician IV)

About the role

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring two Senior Plats and Plans Technicians (Engineering Technician IV) in Ottawa, Illinois, for the Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation. The position is accountable for right-of-way plats and plans, land acquisition calculations and the review of plats and plans prepared by others. It is a salaried, full-time union position with an anticipated hybrid schedule of 1 to 5 days per week in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Complete right-of-way plats and plans accurately and neatly
• Research courthouse records and complete court displays for condemnation trials on time
• Compute areas of land to be acquired and review consultant work for accuracy and conformity with state policy
• Compile existing right-of-way plats from private surveyors and other sources
• Assist with consultant management and perform duties in line with departmental safety rules

Required profile

• Two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a related technical/science curriculum plus five years of engineering experience, or seven years of engineering experience
• Valid driver's license, districtwide travel and successful background screening
• Applicants must apply electronically through the State of Illinois online application portal; paper applications are not accepted

Preferred qualifications

• Experience reading and preparing highway construction plans, surveys and legal descriptions
• Surveying experience
• Strong organization and computer skills, including CADD and GIS

What we offer

• Anticipated starting salary of $5,082 per month, range $5,082-$9,309
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance, pension plan, paid maternity/paternity leave
• Deferred compensation and pre-tax benefit programs, 12 paid sick days and 13-14 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program and flexible/hybrid scheduling options