Civil Engineer or Civil Engineer II

Village of Palatine Department of Public Works Engineering Division is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented professional to join our team as Civil Engineer I or Civil Engineer II.

This position will support the planning, design, bidding, construction, inspection and maintenance of a variety of municipal infrastructure projects, including sanitary and storm sewers, water mains, streets and roadways, sidewalks, curbs, parking lots, street lighting and fiber‑optic telecommunications systems. The engineer will provide technical assistance across all Public Works divisions and collaborate with management and other engineering staff to plan, evaluate and implement projects and programs under the direction of the Village Engineer.

Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare plans, specifications and bid documents for municipal infrastructure projects.
• Perform construction oversight and administration, including conducting preconstruction meetings, processing pay estimates and change orders, and maintaining project communication with stakeholders.
• Ensure contractor compliance with project plans and specifications; identify and address field variances.
• Respond to public inquiries and complaints during construction, assisting with problem‑solving and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain thorough and accurate project documentation.
• Review preliminary and design surveys to verify project control.
• Conduct site investigations, topographic surveys, and traffic studies.
• Manage resident cost‑sharing programs, including application review, interdepartmental coordination, site inspections and reimbursement approvals.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, grant applications and budgetary analyses for the Capital Improvement Program.
• Coordinate and manage permits with regulatory agencies.
• Assist with snow and ice control operations as needed.

• Participate in developing and implementing divisional policies and procedures.
• Ensure public and private infrastructure projects comply with local, county, state and federal regulations; initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare and evaluate Requests for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/RFP) for professional services; participate in contractor selection and administer professional service contracts.

• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, construction methods, applicable codes and regulatory standards.
• Familiarity with surveying and engineering drafting practices.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, Microsoft Office Suite and PAVER (or similar pavement management software). Ability to learn other business applications as required.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with a strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Must be capable of performing regular physical activity, including lifting or moving objects weighing 20 to 50 pounds, and working in varying environmental conditions.
• Must be eligible for employment in the U.S. and successfully pass a pre‑employment background check, medical exam and drug screening (including cannabis).

Civil Engineer I and II Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Possess a valid Illinois Class A or B commercial driver’s license (CDL) with air brake endorsement, or have the ability to obtain a commercial learner’s permit within two months of hire and CDL within six months of hire.

Civil Engineer I Requirements:

• Up to three years of experience in the design, construction and maintenance of public works or civil engineering projects.
• Winter 2025 graduates looking to begin work in early 2026 or spring 2026 graduates looking to begin work in mid‑2026 will be considered for this position.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and registration as an Engineer Intern (EI) in Illinois, or have the ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Ability to achieve Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Illinois within…