Civil Engineer

About the Position

The Village of Lombard is accepting resumes for the position of Civil Engineer in the Public Works Department. The Civil Engineer performs a variety of municipal engineering functions, including (but not limited to) overseeing maintenance and capital improvement programs for roadways, traffic signals, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities; reviewing development projects and permits; and addressing business and resident inquiries related to transportation and engineering matters.

The Civil Engineer leads and participates in multi-disciplinary project teams and coordinates with other departments and agencies on local and regional projects. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Public Works.

• Conducting transportation studies pertaining to all modes of transportation, including the Village’s roadway network and traffic signal system, neighborhood traffic and parking, transit, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities
• Managing maintenance and capital improvement projects through all phases from concept to completion, including budgeting, coordination with consulting engineers and in-house staff, design, review, approval, permitting, construction, inspection, and final close-out
• Interacting with residents, property owners and businesses to address transportation and engineering-related concerns and providing support to various boards and committees

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related transportation field
• Three or more years’ experience supporting civil engineering projects (related internship experience may also be considered)
• A valid State of Illinois Driver’s License
• Additional years of experience with municipal engineering projects are a plus
• An Illinois Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred, but not required

The salary range for the position is $77,506 to $131,693. Salary and placement within the range will be commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience.

The Village of Lombard provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits, life insurance coverage, RHS & flexible spending accounts, deferred compensation, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

The position is open until filled.