Principal Civil Engineer, Permits & Infrastructure

Lake County, IL; Libertyville (IL); Hybrid; USD 74,411 - 94,803; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working hours

Wellness and training program

Job summary

The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) invites applications for a Principal Engineer in the Permits division. The role administers the Lake County Highway Access and Use Ordinance, guiding development and utility work to protect public safety and infrastructure.

Office-based with standard hours (8:00 am–4:30 pm); field work and flexible/remote schedules are available. Offers salary grades starting at $74k to $95k+ with licensing requirements and progressive responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a major in Civil Engineering, required.
• Minimum of six (6) years of professional experience, required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer issued by IDFPR, required.
• Valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving record, required.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering, drainage, and traffic impact studies.
• Coordinate access permits, utility/facility permits, and special movement permits with other departments and municipalities.
• Prepare educational and training information for permit engineers and municipal engineers.
• Guide junior staff as appropriate.
• Apply modern civil engineering principles to highway design and construction.
• Demonstrate regulatory interpretation and contract development/administration.
• Maintain effective relationships with staff, agencies, municipalities, and the public.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Contract development

Program management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (IDFPR)

Engineering in Training registration (optional)

Job description

The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) invites applications for a Principal Engineer in the Permits division. The role administers the Lake County Highway Access and Use Ordinance, guiding development and utility work to protect public safety and infrastructure.

Office-based with standard hours (8:00 am–4:30 pm); field work and flexible/remote schedules are available. Offers salary grades starting at $74k to $95k+ with licensing requirements and progressive responsibility.