Civil Engineer II

Village of Niles; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Health insurance

IMRF pension & 457(b) retirement plans

Niles Fitness Membership & wellness

Tuition reimbursement & professional发展

Job summary

The Village of Niles seeks a full-time Civil Engineer II to lead public works design and construction in the Public Works Department. You will supervise technical staff, make engineering decisions, and ensure quality on streets, utilities, and flood control projects.

Responsibilities include CAD design, GIS maintenance, specifications drafting, and project cost estimation. Strong communication and project management skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and at least seven years of professional civil engineering experience in public works design and construction.
• Valid Professional Civil Engineer registration in Illinois or ability to obtain; valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Experience with CAD (MicroStation Intergraph) and GIS software for design and records management.
• Project management experience is preferred and demonstrated ability to supervise technical staff.
• Strong judgment, initiative, safety awareness, and ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supervises village construction and design activities for streets,Alleys, sewers, water mains and flood controls.
• Designs projects using CAD/MicroStation, checks drawings, and maintains GIS database of utilities.
• Writes specifications, contract documents, and prepares engineering cost estimates.
• Performs level surveys and oversees surveyors; inspects projects for progress and accuracy.
• Reviews traffic studies for developments and coordinates permit inspections.
• Identifies funding sources, prepares reports, and trains peers in technical work.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation Intergraph

GIS software

CAD

Job description

NOW HIRING

AT A GLANCE

SALARY

$101,918 – $142,685

(Starting salary is typically no higher than the midpoint, DOQ)

SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday

7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

(Evening and weekend hours as needed)

APPLY BY

October 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

BENEFITS

• Paid leave
• Health insurance
• IMRF pension & 457(b) retirement plans
• Niles Fitness Membership & wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join our team and become our new full-time Civil Engineer II in the Public Works Department. Reporting to the Village Engineer, this position supervises and participates in the work of technical staff engaged in public works design and construction, and is responsible for technical decisions on engineering problems and plans.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Supervises Village construction and design activities for streets, alleys, sanitary and storm sewers, water mains, and flood controls.
• Designs projects using CAD (MicroStation Intergraph), checks and corrects completed drawings, and maintains a GIS database of Village utilities and improvements.
• Writes specifications and contract documents and prepares engineering estimates of quantities, costs and elevations.
• Performs level surveys and oversees contract surveyors and inspects construction projects to verify progress estimates and quantity records.
• Reviews traffic studies for proposed developments and intersection improvements, performs permit inspections, and serves as a technical resource for Community Development.
• Identifies and applies for grant and intergovernmental funding, trains peers in technical work, and prepares reports for contractors, property owners, and residents.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS

• Hold a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field, plus a minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in civil engineering, public works design and construction, or a related field.
• Maintain a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer from the State of Illinois, along with a valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Demonstrate previous project management experience (preferred).
• Apply CAD (MicroStation Intergraph) and GIS software to design projects and maintain records of Village utilities.
• Exercise sound judgment and initiative, making timely technical decisions and elevating safety, operational, and financial concerns when appropriate.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with management, staff, vendors, contractors, and residents.

The Village of Niles is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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