Municipal Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Municipal Civil Engineer to join a dynamic in-house village engineering team at a major municipality in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. The role will be full time onsite reporting directly to the Village Engineer at our client’s Village Hall.

• Prepare plans, specifications and bid documents for various infrastructure projects
• Oversee the Village’s Backyard Drainage Program and related drainage complaint investigations
• Perform construction oversight and administration and assure conformance with plans and specifications, advising appropriate personnel of variances needing correction
• Interact with residents of the Village to respond to inquiries and aid in developing solutions related to their concerns
• Coordinate with contractors concerning work performed
• Maintain detailed project documentation
• Conduct site investigations
• Provide analyses for technical reports and grants
• Assist with the budgetary planning process and provide technical expertise and analysis for the Capital Improvement Program
• Assist with the management of outside regulatory agency permits and coordinate with such agencies
• Provide technical support in various stages of project, including preliminary design, final design and contract documentation including cost estimates and specifications
• Develop memorandums and other written technical documents
• Assist with review plans, specifications, and bid packages
• Support projects by attending meetings and interacting with agency officials and contractors
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by Village needs

• B.S. in civil engineering or related field (ABET/EAC-accredited program)
• 6+ years of applicable municipal engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure Required

• Demonstrates ability to successfully engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment; communicates effectively and builds relationships and trust internally and externally
• Exercises sound engineering judgment
• Strong ability to convey information through effective and timely verbal and written communication
• High level of proficiency with computer-aided design software and other software packages typically associated with engineering required
• Strong proficiency in general documentation software such as Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam, PowerPoint, etc.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Ability to manage smaller projects for the department, effectively leveraging experience and skills on increasingly complex assignments
• Effective public speaking, presentation, and leadership skills
• Demonstrates understanding of industry and construction practices, methodologies, and best engineering practices
• Effectively maintains office and field health & safety requirements and protocols
• Maintains a work schedule conducive to team collaboration and project-specific requirements
• Must have a valid driver’s license

• Involves sitting a considerable amount of the time, but requires the ability to conduct field/site visits to inspect work
• May exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to move objects
• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 25 pounds
• Considerable time is spent at a workstation using a computer and using various forms of communication (telephone, email, messaging, etc.)
• Field work includes exposure to outside weather conditions and various environmental conditions depending on the site
• Physical activities include walking and occasional stooping and crouching

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties and/or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Please note that sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position.

• Competitive compensation packages including bonus program, paid holidays and paid time off
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Retirement plan options with safe harbor match and profit sharing
• Hybrid/Flexible work arrangements for most positions
• Public transportation reimbursement (Chicago-area…