ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER

Cityofsummit; Summit (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant City Engineer to oversee a variety of engineering and public works projects. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for everything from the development and design to the execution and inspection of projects, ensuring quality and compliance throughout. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a solid background in civil engineering. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience preferred in engineering roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage City infrastructure repair and replacement projects.
• Conduct traffic studies and represent the City at meetings.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Proactive personality

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Supervisory skills

Multi-tasking

Project/time management

Education

Civil engineering degree

NJ P.E. license

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

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The City of Summit is seeking a full-time Assistant City Engineer. The responsibilities include but are not limited to development, design, construction, and execution of engineering/public works projects, from concept and specifications to inspections and project closeout.

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for City infrastructure repair/replacement;
2. Drawing and drafting;
3. Quality plan conformance;
4. Site plan and survey reviews;
5. Public bid tabulations;
6. Filing;
7. Complex engineering computations;
8. Plan copies;
9. Permit processing;
10. Conducting traffic studies/counts;
11. Heavy communications with regulatory agencies, utilities, contractors, and public;
12. Represents City as needed at public and Council meetings.

Qualifications:

1. Detail-oriented, flexible, confidential, organized, and excellent communication skills;
2. Proactive personality with superior interpersonal and customer service skills;
3. Supervisory skills and ability to act in absence of City Engineer;
4. Highly motivated individual with proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD;
5. GIS fluency, multi-tasking and project/time management skills essential;
6. Civil engineering degree, NJ P.E. license, and valid driver’s license required;
7. 3–5 years of experience preferred.

Position will remain open until filled. The City of Summit is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to interview and/or select a candidate prior to the closing of this ad.