Development Engineer/Stormwater Management

City of St. Charles; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness incentives

Life insurance

Pension through IMRF

Retirement savings options

Job summary

City of St. Charles is seeking a motivated civil engineer to review civil and stormwater plans for private development, applying engineering requirements and municipal codes.

You’ll join a team of dedicated professionals who take pride in meaningful work reviewing plans and coordinating with developers and inspectors. The role involves coordinating with City staff, managing stormwater permitting, and participating in Plan Commission meetings as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with plan review focus for development and infrastructure.
• Five years civil engineering experience with three years in municipal government.
• Illinois PE license or eligibility within 12 months of hire.
• Knowledge of civil engineering, stormwater, and municipal planning/subdivision regulations.
• Strong oral and written communication; proficient with MS Office and GIS.
• Background investigation including fingerprinting, physical, capacity evaluation, and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Review civil engineering and stormwater plans for development projects and approve plans and permits.
• Oversee stormwater management permitting and plan submittals.
• Coordinate consultant reviews of development plans and studies.
• Respond to inquiries regarding engineering design standards and city code requirements.
• Assist with administration of financial guarantees for development.
• Attend evening Plan Commission meetings as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

MS Office

GIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with plan review focus

Tools

MS Office

GIS

Job description

Seeking a motivated, team-oriented civil engineer who is excited to exercise independent professional judgement, discretion, and decision-making in the interpretation and application of engineering requirements for private development and make an impact in the community. We offer supportive environment that values professional development. You’ll join a team of dedicated community development professionals who take pride in meaningful work reviewing civil and stormwater management plans for proposed private developments, including projects with new public infrastructure, managing stormwater, enhancing neighborhoods, and serving our residents. To see what it is like to work for us, check out our YouTube Channel.

Responsible for all aspects of civil engineering and stormwater management review and approval for the design of development projects that include both new public infrastructure and private property development in accordance with the Municipal Code(s)/Policies of the City of St. Charles. Reports to the Assistant Director of Community Development – Planning & Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering and stormwater management reviews of plans and specifications for building permit projects and proposed new public infrastructure related to private development. Oversee the approval of all applicable engineering plans, including stormwater management and site development permits. Communicate code requirements and findings to permit applicants, developers/contractors, and/or project engineers.
• Serve as the City’s stormwater management permitting administrator.
• Coordinate consultant engineering reviews of development plans and studies.
• Coordinate with other City staff on plan reviews for development projects and respond to development-related and permit applicant inquiries regarding City code requirements for engineering design standards, stormwater management and plan submittal requirements.
• Assist with the administration of financial guarantees for development.
• Participate in evening meetings of Committees and the Plan Commission as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis on plan review for proposed new development and infrastructure.
• Five years of civil engineering experience with three years of municipal government experience.
• Professional Engineering License from the State of Illinois or receipt of one within 12 months of hire.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, stormwater management, and general knowledge of municipal planning and subdivision regulations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and skills with MS Office and geographic information systems (GIS).
• If selected, successful completion of a background investigation including fingerprinting, physical, functional capacity evaluation, and drug screen.

Benefits

Starting pay based on experience. Robust benefits package medical, dental, vision, wellness incentives, life insurance, pension through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, and additional retirement savings options.

The City of St. Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.