Project Engineer / Project Manager

Northern Moraine WRD; Island Lake (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

Job summary

Northern Moraine Water Reclamation District is seeking a Project Engineer / Project Manager to oversee district wastewater projects from concept through completion. The role includes report generation to the Board of Trustees and on-site construction observation.

Qualified candidates will hold a Civil or Environmental Engineering degree, with strong communication skills and experience with CAD, ArcGIS, and CMMS. Salary range posted and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental or related Engineering field.
• Experience with municipal or industrial wastewater systems is beneficial.
• Strong written and oral communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly written and oral reports to the Board of Trustees.
• Manage in-house projects from concept to completion; oversee repair/replacement/rehabilitation of facilities.
• Conduct construction observation and manage sewer cleaning and televising work.
• Maintain accurate GIS maps of District infrastructure.
• Draft and manage permit applications for major capital projects.

Skills

Project management

Project planning

Scheduling

Budgeting

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

CAD tools

MS Office

CMMS

Job description

The Northern Moraine Water Reclamation District has an immediate opening for a talented and unique Project Engineer / Project Manager position (exact position DOQ) at it’s innovative resource recovery facility.You will work alongside passionate wastewater professionals and staff that love what they do and do what they love.You will never have a dull day and you will constantly be challenged and wear many hats that will allow you to grow in your career in many ways. This is a salaried exempt position with responsibility encompassing all facets of wastewater engineering compromised of the District’s collections system and treatment plant and will report directly to the District Manager.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent degree. Excellent oral and written communication skills are a prerequisite. Other combinations of education, skills, experience, and certification may be considered.Starting Salary Range is $75,032 - $108,766 depending on qualifications and certifications/licensure.

Applicant will be responsible for assisting in preparing monthly written and oral reports to the District’s Board of Trustees.The Project Engineer / Project Manager will assist in undertaking in-house projects generally involved in the repair, replacement, or rehabilitation of facilities from concept to completion whenever possible.The position will also perform construction observation on District projects, review and management of sewer cleaning and televising work and responsibility for maintaining accurate atlas maps of District infrastructure via GIS software. Experience in drafting and managing permit applications for major capital improvement projects is highly desirable.Strong computer skills including experience with drafting, ArcGIS software, Computerized Maintenance and Management Software is highly desired. Above all, strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required.

Applicant should be able to show knowledge of the principals and practices involved in the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection, conveyance, and treatment systems.

• The District provides excellent benefits, including Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess solid Project Management and Project Planning skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating multi-stakeholder projects.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills for collaborating with internal teams, external partners, and public agencies, and for preparing clear technical documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental orrelated Engineering field;
• Experience with municipal or industrial wastewater systems, construction oversight, and regulatory compliance is beneficial.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software, CAD tools, and MS Office; familiarity with asset management or GIS systems is a plus.
• Ability to work on-site, conduct field inspections, and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining safety and quality standards.