Principal Civil Engineer

Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation and an excellent benefit package? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.

Do you have a background in Civil Engineering? If so, this position could very well be for you!

Lake County Public Works is a sewer and water provider to 40% of Lake County residents and owns, operates and maintains more than 750 miles of pipe, three water reclamation facilities, more than 100 pump stations, an excess flow facility and a 1-mile-long levee. This civil engineering position in Public Works will be to direct and perform a variety of complex engineering and project management assignments related to water distribution and sanitary sewer infrastructure.

• Perform technical work in connection with the investigation, review, planning, design, construction, and maintenance of new and rehabilitated Public Works infrastructure improvements.
• Manage and collaborate with design consultants for preliminary and final design, construction plans, specifications, budgets, review pay estimates and invoices.
• Review development plans for sound engineering design and code conformances.
• Problem solve field construction issues with contractors and field technicians.
• Manage capital improvement projects including construction documents, bidding, construction oversight and project closeout.
• Manage and collaborate with design consultants for preliminary and final design, construction plans, specifications, budgets, review pay estimates and invoices.
• Work under the supervision and mentoring of civil engineers and field professionals.
• Review plans for compliance with public works standards, coordinate design and construction for sewer and water capital improvement and maintenance projects.
• Prepare fee calculations for connection of new customers.
• Prepare bidding materials and specifications for the procurement of equipment, supplies, and certain contractual services.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with employees, consultants, other agencies, and the general public.

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles.
• Ability to organize project documentation and to schedule and conduct meetings.
• Gather, organize, and analyze technical data or information related to the assigned projects.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision and as part of a larger team.
• The ability to manage multiple projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, construction or municipal engineering.
• 6 years of related experience; experience in design and construction administration, as is knowledge of public water supplies, sanitary sewer systems and/or water reclamation facilities.
• Requires possession of a Professional Engineering License in the State of Illinois.
• Valid driver’s license supplemented by a satisfactory driving record.

Performs light to medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, stretching, or lifting.

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program.

Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County! Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).