Senior Engineer - In-House Design

Becoming a Senior Engineer on the In‑House Design team at the Lake County Division of Transportation will allow you to coordinate with engineers within local government, consulting firms, regulatory agencies, utility companies, municipalities, and the Illinois Department of Transportation. The general function of the position is the development of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for highway design projects.

This is an office position, with regular hours of work Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Alternative work schedules are available, including varying start times and remote work opportunities.

• Development of plans, specifications, and estimates for in‑house design projects.
• Review of phase I and phase II engineering deliverables produced by outside design consultants or in‑house design staff.
• Occasional field work and public meeting attendance.
• Management of design consultants on select projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret road improvement plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Experience utilizing Computer‑Aided Design (CAD)/Microstation, preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Effective problem‑solving ability for moderately difficult engineering issues.
• Can work well both individually and as a member of a team.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a major in Civil Engineering.
• Required possession of a license denoting registration as an Engineer‑in‑Training under the Illinois Professional Engineering Act.
• Required two years of related experience.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License, supplemented by a satisfactory driving record.

• Requires light work involving standing or walking some of the time, exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular basis, and moderate dexterity in operating machinery, tools, or office equipment.

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also provide 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 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).