BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN/ADA POLICY ENGINEER - (CIVIL ENGINEER V)

Job Requisition ID: 57778 IPR #26-01593
Opening Date: 08/18/2026
Closing Date: 09/01/2026
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: Cook
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.  

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Position Overview

This position is accountable for the development, implementation, and interpretation of the engineering policies which govern the design of bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Implementation of policy is accomplished through revisions of the Bureau of Design and Environment (BDE) Manual and by teaching/hosting courses on bicycle, pedestrian, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) design.

Essential Functions

• Develops and interprets the department’s engineering policies which govern the design of bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
• Reviews and approves Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) statements of Maximum Extent Feasible (MEF)s on state specific projects.
• Maintains an effective liaison with district staff and other central bureaus/offices for the purposes of obtaining policy input, providing policy interpretations, and resolving problems.
• Serves as the federally mandated bicycle and pedestrian coordinator for the department which includes representation at local, state, and national conferences.
• Serves as the Bureau of Design and Environment (BDE) representative for the Inter-Agency Bicycle Coordinating Working Group which meets in accordance with the Bikeway Act (605 ILCS 30).
• Serves as the department’s primary point of contact on bicycle and pedestrian issues for external partners such as the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), other state agencies, local public agencies, special interest groups, and consultants.
• Provides training on bicycle and accessible pedestrian design.
• Performs ADA compliance reviews in the field and assists with the investigation and resolution of ADA complaints.
• Performs all 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 OR current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
• Five years of experience in civil engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of highway design and accessible pedestrian design.
• Strong organizational, presentation/training, and self-motivational skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute technical program requirements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Supervisory experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires frequent statewide and occasional out-of-state travel with occasional overnight stay.
• Requires 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 a Bicycle and Pedestrian/ADA Policy 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:

• 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: 201 Center Ct, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60196
Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation/Bureau of Design and Enviroment
Agency Contact: View email address on us.fitly.work

Posting Group: Transportation; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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