Survey Support Technician (Engineering Technician IV)

About the role

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking a Survey Support Technician at the Engineering Technician IV level. The role focuses on the upkeep, maintenance, procurement, and training of construction surveying equipment, as well as providing layout and quality‑assurance support for construction projects.

Key responsibilities

• Provide Computer‑Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) training and support to field staff.
• Act as the primary liaison with the Bureau of Program Development to transfer design data for construction layout.
• Maintain inventory of survey equipment and track its usage across the Bureau of Project Implementation.
• Schedule and oversee maintenance and calibration of all survey equipment.
• Perform construction layout and surveying duties for Resident Engineers when needed.
• Conduct quality‑assurance checks on contractor layout and process survey data.

Required profile

• Experience operating and maintaining construction surveying equipment.
• Ability to train staff in CADD software and surveying procedures.
• Strong organizational skills for inventory management and equipment scheduling.
• Capability to coordinate data transfer between design and construction teams.

Required skills

• CADD (Computer‑Aided Design & Drafting)
• Survey equipment operation
• Survey data processing

What we offer

• Competitive monthly salary ranging from $5,082 to $9,309.
• Full‑time, salaried position with comprehensive state employee benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development within a large transportation agency.