Senior Engineer

Opportunity at a Glance

The Village of Orland Park, a progressive community of approximately 60,000 residents, is a regional destination in the south suburbs and ranks #5 in total retail sales out of all the Chicagoland Communities (excluding Chicago). A nucleus for prominent dining, entertainment, and social scenes, this distinguished community boasts a unique blend of historic neighborhoods, upscale residences, and ever broadening businesses, amidst more than 700 acres of beautifully manicured parks and open lands.

In addition, Orland Park has received a number of accolades including ranked as one of the Best Places to Live by Chicago Magazine (2013 & 2022) and Safest City in Illinois by  (2021). The Engineering Department seeks a Senior Engineer to conduct engineering plan reviews to include residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, and implement engineering, transportation, storm water, and development plans in accordance with industry's best and acceptable practices, as well as the Village codes and standards.

This highly responsible position will provide insight and skill that will continually enhance our community. Responsibilities include the coordination and communication among various county, state and local governmental entities (e.g., MWRD, IDOT, Cook County), permitting agencies, engineering consultants, contractors, and internal staff and Village departments, on the timely review, approval and completion of new, improvement, and/or re-development projects; tracking and monitoring project bonds or letters of credit as related to development projects;

scheduling, coordinating and facilitating pre-construction meetings for engineering, transportation, storm water, and development or capital improvement projects; manages capital improvement projects; proactively identifies and applies for grant opportunities; evaluates cost estimates and proposals; prepares 'Request for Qualifications' (RFQ) and 'Request for Proposals' (RFP) and Invitation for Bid (ITB) documents for various types of transportation and infrastructure projects; reviewing engineering reports, letters, plans, sketches, and potential engineering solutions prepared by consultants and developers and prepare appropriate written responses in advance;

reviewing and discussing work progress and scheduling with contractors, consultants and team members and make adjustments as needed; and inspecting various projects in the field to ensure design and engineering compliances. Identify issues or problems associated with various projects/plans and provide clear and concise direction on how to resolve. Additional duties include assisting residents by responding to their questions and resolving complaints via emails, phone calls, and/or in-person meetings;

applying and/or coming up with cost saving techniques/ideas wherever possible and/or appropriate; and reviewing EOPC’s submitted by developers for thoroughness and accuracy; developing and maintaining both design and construction schedules and Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost (EOPC) documents for various infrastructure projects; and ensuring projects are completed on-time and within budget. This important role will also collaborate with various internal departments and exterior agencies on the development of future improvement projects;

assist in providing recommendations to Department Directors, the Village Manager and the Village Board relating to transportation and infrastructure issues; advise on the need for plans, studies, and policies, retainage of consultants; coordinate the work of consultants, as assigned or as may be required; prepare and deliver verbal, written, and graphic presentations, as well as staff reports for the…