Southern Construction Quality Specialist (Civil Engineer IV)

About the role

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring a Southern Construction Quality Specialist (Civil Engineer IV) in Springfield, IL. The position is accountable for on-site inspections and desk reviews of departmental compliance with laws, policies, directives and processes, and assists the Southern Construction Quality Engineer in ensuring construction inspection, documentation and material quality meet project requirements. It is a full-time, salaried union position with an anticipated starting salary of $6,281 per month.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections and compliance reviews to ensure proper documentation and compliance with rules and regulations for the Highway Improvement Program.
• Develop and run testing techniques to verify the accuracy of contractor payments and report results.
• Compile information for Investigative Summary Reports and submit them to the Southern Construction Quality Engineer.
• Interpret contract language, plans, material designs and testing documents for state and federally funded projects.
• Perform duties in line with departmental safety rules and with fair treatment of all employees.

Required profile

• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer or Licensed Structural Engineer in Illinois.
• Four years of experience in civil engineering.
• Preferred: experience in transportation construction and material inspection, and with construction documentation.
• Valid driver's license, frequent statewide travel including occasional overnight stays, and successful background screening.
• Applicants must apply electronically through the State of Illinois online application portal; paper applications are not accepted.

Required skills

• Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets, databases and documents (preferred).
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential (preferred).

What we offer

• Flexible work schedules, including hybrid options (1 to 5 days per week in the office).
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance, pension plan, maternity/paternity leave and deferred compensation programs.
• Paid sick days, vacation days and personal days, plus tuition reimbursement and an employee assistance program.