Municipal Engineer

Municipal Engineer

This Municipal Engineer role provides in-house engineering support to a village, with a strong focus on municipal infrastructure, stormwater and drainage, capital improvement planning, and public works projects. You will prepare plans, specifications, and bid documents; oversee drainage and backyard programs; and provide technical expertise from preliminary design through construction. The position combines office-based design and documentation with regular site visits, direct interaction with residents, contractors, and agency officials, and active participation in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed plans, specifications, and bid documents for a wide range of municipal infrastructure projects.
• Oversee the Village's Backyard Drainage Program, including managing related drainage complaint investigations and developing practical solutions.
• Perform construction oversight and administration to ensure conformance with approved plans and specifications, advising appropriate personnel of variances that require correction.
• Interact regularly with village residents to respond to inquiries, explain project impacts, and assist in developing solutions to address their concerns.
• Coordinate with contractors regarding work performed, clarifying expectations, resolving issues, and ensuring adherence to project requirements and schedules.
• Maintain thorough and accurate project documentation, including records of design decisions, field observations, communications, and approvals.
• Conduct site investigations to assess existing conditions, identify issues, and gather data to support design and construction activities.
• Provide analyses and technical input for engineering reports, grant applications, and other funding-related documentation.
• Assist with the budgetary planning process and contribute technical expertise and analysis for the Capital Improvement Program.
• Assist with the management of permits from outside regulatory agencies and coordinate with such agencies throughout project life cycles.
• Provide technical support at various stages of projects, including preliminary design, final design, and preparation of contract documents such as cost estimates and specifications.
• Develop memorandums and other written technical documents that clearly communicate engineering findings, recommendations, and decisions.
• Assist with reviewing plans, specifications, and bid packages prepared by others to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with standards.
• Support projects by attending meetings and interacting with agency officials, contractors, and other stakeholders to represent the village's engineering interests.
• Deliver effective public presentations and participate in meetings as needed to explain projects and engineering recommendations.
• Apply knowledge of industry and construction practices, methodologies, and best engineering practices to improve project outcomes and ensure quality.
• Maintain and promote adherence to office and field health and safety requirements and protocols.
• Manage smaller projects for the department, effectively leveraging experience and skills on increasingly complex assignments.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required to meet village needs and support the broader public works and municipal engineering program.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering.
• 5–6 years of municipal engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or the ability to obtain licensure within one year.
• Demonstrated experience in municipal engineering, including public works and village engineering functions.
• Strong background in stormwater, drainage, and backyard drainage programs.
• Proficiency in conducting site investigations and translating field observations into design and construction solutions.
• High level of proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software and other engineering-related software packages.
• Strong proficiency with general documentation software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, PowerPoint, and similar tools.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills, including the ability to prepare reports,…