Oak Park, IL – Civil Engineer
Job in
Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, 60303, USA
Listing for:
Village of Oak Park
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Oak Park, IL – Civil Engineer I
The Village of Oak Park’s Public Works Department is now accepting applications for the Civil Engineer I position. This is the entry level class in the Civil Engineer series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Civil Engineer II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series including designing capital improvement projects;
and to provide staff assistance to the Village Engineer. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited university. Possession of, or ability to obtain an “Engineer in Training” Certificate of Registration from the State of Illinois is a condition of employment and must be obtained within eighteen months of the hire date. Possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license.
Department:
Public Works
FLSA:
Non-Union Exempt
Pay Grade: 6
Definition
This is the entry level class in the Civil Engineer series. This class is distinguished from the Civil Engineer II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series including designing capital improvement projects; and to provide staff assistance to the Village Engineer.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives supervision from the Village Engineer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Ensure that best in class customer service is provided to both internal and external customers and also embrace, support, and promote the Village’s core values, beliefs, and culture.Oversee and review plans of public works structures including streets, storm drains, and sewers; check plans for conformance with regulations regarding line, grade, size, elevation and location of structures; check calculations.Oversee and review the plans of consulting engineers and private contractors; recommend adjustments to engineering designs; ensure compliance with specifications; and applicable Village codes.Develop and design municipal capital improvement projects relating to water mains, sewers, streets traffic signals, parking lots, pavement markings, etc.Act as resident engineer on capital improvement projects; ensure projects are built according to plans; modify projects on site as needed; measure and maintain records of project quantities.Analyze traffic engineering problems; recommend improvements or modifications.Supervise field data collection crew; review data collection needs including surveys of cross sections, topography, sewer and related projects.Coordinate assigned activities with consultants, engineers, developers, contractors, other Village departments and divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; provide consultation and advice on construction projects.Prepare progress reports on projects under construction; maintain records of changes and field notes.Conduct various engineering studies and prepare reports.Calculate the quantity, quality and cost of materials used for various projects.Other Important Responsibilities and Duties
Oversee the maintenance of plans and contract documents including subdivision maps, site plans, lot line adjustments and easements; process quit claims, grant deeds, and assessment districts.Provide staff assistance to the Village Engineer; provide staff support on a variety of committees; prepare reports as necessary.Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of civil engineering.Oversee the preparation of maps, deeds and legal descriptions.Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.Respond to public inquiries regarding issues related to the public right of way.Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Basic civil engineering principles and techniques including Microstation CAD software.
- Applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
- Methods, materials and techniques used in the construction of public works projects.
- Modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding engineering.
- Principles of advanced mathematics and their application to engineering work.
- Modern principles and practices of surveying.
- Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment including Microsoft office…
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