Civil Engineer II

Civil Engineer II – Highway Department

Salary: $83,917 - $92,421 annually

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (40 hours/week)

Location:

Bloomington, IL

Are you an experienced engineer looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? The McLean County Highway Department is seeking a Civil Engineer II to lead critical infrastructure projects, ensuring the safety and efficiency of our roads, bridges, and drainage systems. If you thrive on problem-solving, collaboration, and seeing your projects come to life, this role is for you!

• Serve as Resident or Design Engineer for highway, bridge, and drainage construction and maintenance projects.
• Oversee site surveys, right-of-way assessments, design plans, cost estimates, bid documents, contractor coordination, and inspections.
• Ensure projects comply with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) standards, county policies, and professional engineering practices.
• Conduct inspections of roads, bridges, and drainage facilities, identifying repair needs and ensuring material quality.
• Prepare and analyze technical reports, cost estimates, and project documentation.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables while coordinating with surveyors, environmental engineers, and contractors.
• Provide technical guidance to construction teams and other professionals involved in infrastructure projects.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university, and at least four (4) years of experience in highway construction and design (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles related to transportation infrastructure.
• Experience with federal and state-funded project documentation (CMMS).
• Knowledge of drainage analysis methods for culvert design.
• Familiarity with ADA regulations and sidewalk facility design.
• Proficiency in surveying, computerized drafting, and engineering software.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and blueprints.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions and rough terrain.

Valid State of Illinois Driver’s License (or ability to obtain within 15 days of employment).

E.I.T. Certification or Active Illinois Professional Engineer (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 6-12 months).

IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities certificate.

Opportunity to work on high-impact public infrastructure projects that directly benefit the community.

A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Stability, professional growth, and leadership opportunities in one of Illinois’ largest counties.

Comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Member Rewards Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Spending Account (DSA)
• Supplemental Insurance:
  Life, Critical Illness and Accident
• County provided Life Insurance
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF Pension)
• Paid time off: vacation days, personal days, sick days, holidays
• Identity Protection
• Charitable Giving
• Employee Assistance Program
• Full salary range: $83,917 - $ (upper range reflects a long term career with McLean County)

McLean County Government takes pride in serving our dynamic and fast-growing community. We provide a wide range of services, including public safety, criminal justice, road and bridge maintenance, animal safety and adoptions, vital records management, personal health services, food safety inspections, and park management. Our dedicated team of over 800 employees works across 25 departments to ensure the well-being and growth of our community.

The McLean County Highway Department maintains 366 miles of County highway, second only to Cook County in Illinois. The County is also the largest in Illinois at 1,186 square miles, which is larger than the State of Rhode Island. In addition to the County roads, the County Highway Department helps the 30 area Townships with their 1,539 miles of roadway.

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