Public Works Civil Engineer - Water & Sewer Projects

Lake County, Illinois; 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 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.