Employment
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 are available in many program areas.
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- (10) 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
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.
State of Illinois Employment Opportunities (including IDOT): All employment vacancies are posted and applied to through the electronic State of Illinois Careers page (https://illinois.jobs2web.com). Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Please visit the State of Illinois Careers page for more information, including application procedures for the positions below.
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Central Office Vacancy Announcements
Central Office: Springfield, Illinois.
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| Job Title | Posting Date | Last Date to Apply |
| IPR#46527 Accountant Advanced Office of Highways Project Implementation Bureau of Local Roads and Streets Springfield | 03/31/23 | 04/13/23 |
| IPR#46335 Office Administrator IV, Opt. 2 – Coding Unit Supervisor Office of Planning and Programming Bureau of Data Collection Springfield | 03/30/23 | 04/12/23 |
| IPR#45799 Accountant (Upward Mobility) Office of Highways Project Implementation Bureau of Local Roads and Streets Springfield | 03/30/23 | 04/12/23 |
| IPR#46436 Technical Manager III - Monitoring Specialist Office of Planning and Programming Bureau of Programming Springfield | 03/29/23 | 04/11/23 |
| IPR#46476 Engineering Technician I - Assistant Engineering Technician Office of Highway Project Implementation Bureau of Operations Springfield | 03/29/23 | 05/01/23 |
| IPR#46232 Public Service Administrator, Opt. 2 Office of Internal Audit Springfield | 03/24/23 | 04/06/23 |
| IPR#46234 Technical Manager III - Multimedia Specialist Office of Communications Bureau of Communications Services Springfield | 03/24/23 | 04/06/23 |
| IPR#46455 Civil Engineer VI - Engineer of Hot Mix Asphalt and Aggregate Office of Highways Project Implementation Bureau of Materials Springfield | 03/24/23 | 04/06/23 |
| IPR#46135 Technical Manager VI - Senior Metropolitan Planning Manager Office of Planning and Programming Bureau of Planning Springfield | 03/23/23 | 04/05/23 |
| IPR#45966 Civil Engineer IV - Airport Design Engineer IV Office of Intermodal Project Implementation Bureau of Airport Engineering Springfield | 03/23/23 | 04/24/23 |
| IPR#46173 Executive Secretary II, Opt. 2 Office of Highways Project Implementation Bureau of Design and Environment Springfield | 03/22/23 | 04/04/23 |
| IPR#46473 Engineering Technician I – Assistant Shop Plans Technician Office of Highways Project Implementation Bureau of Bridges and Structures Springfield | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| IPR#46470 Engineering Technician I – Assistant Repair Plans Technician Office of Highways Project Implementation Bureau of Bridges and Structures Springfield | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| IPR#46472 Engineering Technician I – Assistant Cost Evaluation Technician Office of Highways Project Implementation Bureau of Bridges and Structures Springfield | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| IPR#46471 Engineering Technician I – Assistant Bridge Inspection Technician Office of Highways Project Implementation Bureau of Bridges and Structures Springfield | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| IPR#46487 Engineering Technician I – Laboratory Technician I Office of Highways Project Implementation Bureau of Materials Springfield | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| IPR#46475 Engineering Technician I – Assistant Surveying Technician Office of Highways Project Implementation Bureau of Design & Environment Springfield | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| IPR#46474 Engineering Technician I – Assistant Coding Technician Office of Highways Project Implementation Bureau of Design & Environment Springfield | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
IPR#46480 | 03/08/23 | 04/10/23 |
| Civil Engineer Trainee – Central Office Office of Highways Project Implementation Springfield | 03/01/23 | 05/31/23 |
| Civil Engineer Trainee – Aeronautics Office of Intermodal Project Implementation Aeronautics Springfield | 03/01/23 | 05/31/23 |
| Seasonal Engineering Intern Office of Highways Project Implementation Bureau of Materials Springfield | 02/01/23 | 03/31/23 |
| Seasonal Engineering Intern Office of Highways Project Implementation Bureau of Bridges and Structures Springfield | 02/01/23 | 03/31/23 |
| Seasonal Engineering Intern Office of Planning and Programming Bureau of Research Springfield | 02/01/23 | 03/31/23 |
| Seasonal Engineering Intern Office of Highways Project Implementation Bureau of Operations Springfield | 02/01/23 | 03/31/23 |
District 1 Vacancy Announcements
District 1 consists of the following counties: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will.
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| Job Title | Posting Date | Last Date to Apply |
| IPR#46467 Technical Manager IV - Workers' Compensation Manager Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 1/District 1/Administrative Services Schaumburg | 03/21/23 | 04/03/23 |
| IPR#46465 Technical Manager III - Senior Payroll Specialist Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 1/District 1/Administrative Services Schaumburg | 03/21/23 | 04/03/23 |
| IPR#46464 Technical Manager IV - Benefits and Transactions Manager Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 1/District 1/Administrative Services Schaumburg | 03/21/23 | 04/03/23 |
| IPR#46515 Engineering Tech I – District Cadre Technician Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 1/District 1/Construction Schaumburg | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| Civil Engineer Trainee – District 1 Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 1/District 1 Schaumburg | 03/01/23 | 05/31/23 |
| Seasonal Engineering Intern Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 1/District 1/Construction Schaumburg | 02/01/23 | 03/31/23 |
District 2 Vacancy Announcements
District 2 consists of the following counties: Boone, Carroll, Henry, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Rock Island, Stephenson, Whiteside and Winnebago.
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| Job Title | Posting Date | Last Date to Apply |
| IPR#45815 Land Surveyor III - Surveyor Crew Chief Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 2/District 2/Program Development | 03/27/23 | 04/28/23 |
| IPR#46482 Engineering Tech I – Squad Technician Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 2/District 2/Program Development Dixon | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| IPR#46483 Engineering Tech I – Inspector Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 2/District 2/Construction Dixon | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| IPR#46484 Engineering Tech I – Materials Technician Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 2/District 2/Materials Dixon | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| IPR#46485 Engineering Tech I – Materials Technician Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 2/District 2/Materials Dixon | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| IPR#46413 Civil Engineer V - Hydraulics Unit Chief Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 2/District 2/Program Development Dixon | 03/07/23 | 03/30/23 |
| Civil Engineer Trainee – District 2 Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 2/District 2 Dixon | 03/01/23 | 05/31/23 |
| Seasonal Engineering Intern Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 2/District 2/Construction Dixon | 02/01/23 | 03/31/23 |
District 3 Vacancy Announcements
District 3 consists of the following counties: Bureau, DeKalb, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle and Livingston.
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| Job Title | Posting Date | Last Date to Apply |
| IPR#46513 Engineering Technician I - Design Squad Technician Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 2/District 3/Program Development Ottawa | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| IPR#46512 Engineering Technician I – Inspector Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 2/District 3/Project Implementation Ottawa | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| IPR#46514 Engineering Technician I – Physical Testing Technician Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 2/District 3/Project Implementation Ottawa | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| Civil Engineer Trainee – District 3 Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 2/District 3 Ottawa | 03/01/23 | 05/31/23 |
| Seasonal Engineering Intern Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 2/District 3/Construction Ottawa | 02/01/23 | 03/31/23 |
District 4 Vacancy Announcements
District 4 consists of the following counties: Fulton, Henderson, Knox, McDonough, Marshall, Mercer, Peoria, Putnam, Stark, Tazewell, Warren and Woodford.
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| Job Title | Posting Date | Last Date to Apply |
| IPR#46488 Civil Engineer V - Mixtures Control Engineer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 3/District 4/Bureau of Project Implementation Peoria | 03/29/23 | 04/11/23 |
| IPR#46396 Civil Engineer V - Project Engineer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 3/District 4/Bureau of Program Development Peoria | 03/28/23 | 04/28/23 |
| IPR#46226 Civil Engineer V - Geometrics Engineer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 3/District 4/Bureau of Program Development Peoria | 03/23/23 | 04/24/23 |
| IPR#46510 Engineering Technician I-Inspector Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 3/District 4/Bureau of Project Implementation Peoria | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| IPR#46511 Engineering Technician I-Squad Technician Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 3/District 4/Bureau of Program Development Peoria | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| Civil Engineer Trainee – District 4 Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 3/District 4 Peoria | 03/01/23 | 05/31/23 |
| Seasonal Engineering Intern Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 3/District 4/Construction Peoria | 02/01/23 | 03/31/23 |
District 5 Vacancy Announcements
District 5 consists of the following counties: Champaign, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, McLean, Piatt and Vermilion.
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| Job Title | Posting Date | Last Date to Apply |
| IPR#46365 Engineering Technician V - Planning & Services Chief Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 3/District 5/Bureau of Project Implementation Paris | 03/23/23 | 04/05/23 |
| IPR#46226 Civil Engineer IV - Senior Squad Leader Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 3/District 5/Bureau of Program Development Paris | 03/23/23 | 04/24/23 |
| IPR#46365 Engineering Technician III - Drill Rig Technician Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 3/District 5/Bureau of Project Implementation Paris | 03/23/23 | 04/05/23 |
| IPR#46450 Engineering Technician I-Squad Technician Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 3/District 5/Bureau of Program Development Paris | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| IPR#46451 Engineering Technician I-Inspector Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 3/District 5/Bureau of Project Implementation Paris | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| IPR#46018 Civil Engineer V - Maintenance Field Engineer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 3/District 5/Bureau of Operations Paris | 03/08/23 | 04/10/23 |
| Civil Engineer Trainee – District 5 Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 3/District 5 Paris | 03/01/23 | 05/31/23 |
| Seasonal Engineering Intern Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 3/District 5/Construction Paris | 02/01/23 | 03/31/23 |
District 6 Vacancy Announcements
District 6 consists of the following counties: Adams, Brown, Cass, Christian, Hancock, Logan, Macoupin, Mason, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Pike, Sangamon, Schuyler and Scott.
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| Job Title | Posting Date | Last Date to Apply |
| IPR#46491 Civil Engineer V - Supervising Field Engineer Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 6/Project Implementation Springfield | 03/29/23 | 04/11/23 |
| IPR#46478 Engineering Technician I – Junior Construction Inspection Technician Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 6/Project Implementation Springfield | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| IPR#46477 Engineering Technician I – Studies & Plans Technician Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 6/Program Development Springfield | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| IPR#46479 Engineering Technician I – Traffic Count Operator Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 6/Program Development Springfield | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| Civil Engineer Trainee – District 6 Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 6 Springfield | 03/01/23 | 05/31/23 |
| Seasonal Engineering Intern Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 6/Construction Springfield | 02/01/23 | 03/31/23 |
District 7 Vacancy Announcements
District 7 consists of the following counties: Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Lawrence, Macon, Moultrie, Richland, Shelby, Wabash and Wayne.
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| Job Title | Posting Date | Last Date to Apply |
IPR#46459 | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| IPR#46458 Engineering Tech I - Design Technician Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 7/Program Development Effingham | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| Civil Engineer Trainee – District 7 Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 7 Effingham | 03/01/23 | 05/31/23 |
| Seasonal Engineering Intern Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4/District 7/Construction Effingham | 02/01/23 | 03/31/23 |
District 8 Vacancy Announcements
District 8 consists of the following counties: Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair and Washington.
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| Job Title | Posting Date | Last Date to Apply |
| IPR#46468 Engineering Tech I - Draftsperson Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 5/District 8/Program Development Collinsville | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| IPR#46469 Engineering Tech I - Junior Construction Inspector Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 5/District 8/Project Implementation Collinsville | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| Civil Engineer Trainee – District 8 Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 5/District 8 Collinsville | 03/01/23 | 05/31/23 |
| Seasonal Engineering Intern Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 5/District 8/Construction Collinsville | 02/01/23 | 03/31/23 |
District 9 Vacancy Announcements
District 9 consists of the following counties: Alexander, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Massac, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, White and Williamson.
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| Job Title | Posting Date | Last Date to Apply |
| IPR#46463 Engineering Tech I - Construction Inspector I Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 5/District 9/Project Implementation Carbondale | 03/15/23 | 04/17/23 |
| Civil Engineer Trainee – District 9 Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 5/District 9 Carbondale | 03/01/23 | 05/31/23 |
| Seasonal Engineering Intern Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 5/District 9/Construction Carbondale | 02/01/23 | 03/31/23 |