Civil Engineer

Lake County; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Wellness program

Training program

Job summary

Lake County Public Works in Illinois seeks a civil engineer to direct and perform complex assignments related to water distribution and sanitary sewer infrastructure. You will manage design, construction plans, budgets, reviews, and field problem solving to ensure code compliance and project success.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 0–5 years of related experience, and an EIT license or progress toward licensure, along with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, construction or municipal engineering.
• 0-5 years of related experience.
• Possession of an Engineer in Training (EIT) license or pursuing license.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, review, plan, design, construct, and maintain public works infrastructure improvements.
• Coordinate with design consultants for preliminary and final design, budgets, specifications, and pay estimates.
• Review development plans for sound engineering design and code compliance.
• Resolve field construction issues with contractors and technicians.
• Manage capital improvement projects from documents to closeout.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelors in civil/environmental/construction/municipal engineering

Job description

Lake County Public Works is a sewer and water provider to 40% of Lake County residents and owns, operates and maintains more than 750 miles of pipe, three water reclamation facilities, more than 100 pump stations, an excess flow facility and a 1-mile long levee. This civil engineering position in Public Works will be to direct and perform a variety of complex engineering and project management assignments related to water distribution and sanitary sewer infrastructure.

• Perform technical work in connection with the investigation, review, planning, design, construction, and maintenance of new and rehabilitated Public Works infrastructure improvements.
• Manage and collaborate with design consultants for preliminary and final design, construction plans, specifications, budgets, review pay estimates and invoices.
• Review development plans for sound engineering design and code conformances.
• Problem solve field construction issues with contractors and field technicians.
• Manage capital improvement projects including construction documents, bidding, construction oversight and project closeout.
• Work under the supervision and mentoring of civil engineers and field professionals.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with employees, consultants, other agencies, and the general public.

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles.
• Ability to organize project documentation and to schedule and conduct meetings.
• Gather, organize, and analyze technical data or information related to the assigned projects.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision and as part of a larger team.
• The ability to manage multiple projects.

Education and/or Other Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, construction or municipal engineering.
• 0-5 years of related experience.
• Possession of an Engineer in Training (EIT) license or intention to pursue a license.
• Valid driver’s license supplemented by a satisfactory driving record.

Physical Requirements

Performs light to medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, stretching or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer 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 and drug testing. Screenings 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).