Civil Engineer Iv

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Job Description - CIVIL ENGINEER IV (420444)

Job Description

420444

Description

Under general supervision, the class performs senior level professional civil engineering duties, working independently on tasks related to the construction, maintenance and design of moderate to complex infrastructure and building projects;

and performs related duties as required.

• Conducts field surveys to collect data for planned improvements and to identify conditions that may impact the scope of proposed construction, repair and maintenance projects and recommends modifications as needed
• Prepares and reviews engineering designs, drawings, calculations, specifications and cost estimates for infrastructure and building construction, maintenance, and repair projects
• Drafts preliminary specifications and estimates for labor, material and equipment costs for projects such as runways, streets, water, sewer, airport and related systems and facilities
• Serves as resident engineer at the site of large maintenance and construction projects, monitoring construction methods and work in progress, inspecting materials and ensuring work is completed according to contract specifications and project time lines
• Prepares reports on the status and costs of engineering projects; reviews payment vouchers submitted by engineering and construction firms ensuring payment requests reflect completed work according to contract specifications
• Reviews design plans, contract documents, cost estimates and engineering calculations for construction or rehabilitation projects prepared by consultants to ensure compliance with established design criteria, project scope and budget specifications, and recommends changes as needed
• Monitors work in progress and determines the appropriateness of engineering changes, contract amendments and related costs submitted by contractors and recommends approval or modification.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

2 North LaSalle, Ste 860

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field of engineering, plus two (2) years of Civil Engineering experience
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a directly related field of engineering, plus one (1) year of Civil Engineering experience

Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are acceptable:

• Some positions may require a valid State of Illinois driver’s license.