Municipal Services Engineer

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The role supports the Municipal Services Department with engineering services for local municipalities in Illinois. Eligible offices include Crystal Lake, Mokena, Naperville, Chicago, or Bannockburn, IL.

• Work with municipal staff to evaluate and develop engineering solutions.
• Act as an Engineering advisor and perform tasks as requested by municipal staff.
• Where required, serve as part-time staff to local municipality.
• Engage municipal staff as required by the local municipality to complete assigned tasks.
• Represent Baxter & Woodman in performing engineering tasks at a local municipality.
• Act as an administrative, management and capital projects resource.
• Act as a resource for Baxter & W& Community staff.
• Respond proactively to inquiries from Village Staff and Officials, developers, designers and property owners.
• Assist with preparation, documentation and improvement of processes and procedures.
• Provide project management for key community projects.
• Prepare written reports as required by local municipality.
• Provide general municipal engineering services.
• Assist with inter-governmental agreement and preparation of municipal budgets.
• Prepare and submit permits for local municipal projects.
• Review development plans for compliance with local requirements (Stormwater management, grading, sanitary sewers, water lines, transportation).
• Coordinate work done by other departments for local municipality.
• Assess the need for permits from other agencies.
• Assess impacts to on-site and adjacent facilities.
• Provide recommendations for improving on-site or adjacent facilities in development reviews.
• Prepare written development review reports; communicate with Village Staff, developers and designers.

• 4-year B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

• 2+ years of experience working as an Engineer with or for local municipalities.
• 2+ years of experience providing civil engineering services for local municipalities.
• Knowledge of Stormwater management, water distribution and wastewater collection systems, transportation facilities including parking, roadway design, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and accessibility requirements.
• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical municipal staff and officials.
• Ability to work with local government staff and officials.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with developers, designers and outside permit agencies.
• Ability to travel throughout Northeastern Illinois (own transportation).

The pay range for this role is $75,000-$90,000. Actual compensation packages are based on factors including skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, Employee Assistance Program, financial planning, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, flexible work arrangements, 401k with advisory support, and an Employee Stock Ownership program. Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Civil Engineering