Highland Park, IL – Civil Engineer

Primary Purpose

Enforces City codes and the Lake County Watershed Development Ordinance on public and private developments, and serves as the primary staff resource for traffic engineering matters. The role provides liaison support to the Traffic Management Committee, Transportation Advisory Group, and performs professional municipal engineering work in traffic management, water distribution and production, storm and sanitary sewers, stormwater management, floodplain, streets, and steep slope zones (ravines and bluffs).

The Civil Engineer may serve as Acting City Engineer as needed and actively supports other Public Works Sections, Divisions, and City Departments.

Works under the general supervision of the City Engineer with minimal daily oversight.

No direct reports. Supervises contractors and, when serving as Acting City Engineer, indirectly supervises Engineering Division staff on a project-by-project basis.

IMRF pension eligible position.
Full range (Grade 13) $88,652.92 - $
Expected hiring range: $100,000 - $125,000 dependent on qualifications.

Review, inspect, and manage public and private development projects. Enforce code compliance related to drainage and grading, floodplain (FEMA), stormwater detention, steep slope zones (ravines/bluffs), and the Lake County Watershed Development Ordinance. Serve as the Lake County Enforcement Officer and participate in Stormwater Management Commission work groups and technical committees.

Serve as liaison to the Transportation Advisory Group and participate in the Traffic Management Committee, as needed. Provide engineering expertise, develop agendas, prepare meeting notes, follow up on action items, prepare public notices, draft Council memos, and ensure compliance with FOIA regulations. Attend evening public meetings, including approximately 4 Transportation Advisory Group meetings annually.

Manage the development of plans and specifications for annual Capital Improvement Plan projects. Coordinate with consulting engineers and the Public Works Operations Division, and review plans and specifications for compliance with codes and regulations.

Conduct inspections, surveying, and provide technical assistance to residents, consultants, and other stakeholders on engineering matters. Assist with grant submissions and manage grant-funded projects at local, state, and federal levels.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field is required.

Experience:

Five or more years of civil engineering experience related to public infrastructure design and construction, traffic engineering, and the review of development plans and plats. Municipal engineering experience is preferred, along with familiarity with Lake County Watershed Development Ordinance requirements and the duties of an Enforcement Officer.

A valid driver’s license and an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificate from the State of Illinois or equivalent are required. A Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois or equivalent is preferred. Employment is contingent upon obtaining an Illinois PE license within two years of hire.

Comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods of application in a municipal setting.

Ability to apply City policies, laws, and regulations to engineering projects.

Proficiency in infrastructure design and cost estimation.

Strong report writing, correspondence, and presentation skills.

Effective written and oral communication skills for interaction with employees, consultants, agencies, officials, and the public.

Ability to exercise good judgment, maintain confidentiality, and make responsible decisions in accordance…