Senior Engineer - Public Works

Elk Grove; Elk Grove Village (IL); Sur place; USD 109 000 - 152 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

IMRF pension

Résumé du poste

Elk Grove Village invites applications for the Senior Engineer – Public Works to lead planning, design and construction of infrastructure improvements. The role requires supervising staff and consultants, applying civil/structural/hydraulic engineering standards, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The candidate must hold a BS in Civil Engineering, at least five years of project management experience, and an Illinois PE license (or ability to obtain within six months).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Five years of experience in civil engineering project management, design and/or construction.
• Illinois Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsabilités

• Oversee planning, design, and construction of infrastructure improvements for streets, water mains, sanitary, storm, and related capital projects.
• Supervise staff and consultants in developing conceptual designs, contract plans/specifications, bidding, construction observation, project documentation, and community relations.
• Apply knowledge of civil, structural, and hydraulic engineering principles and current standards.
• Exercise independent judgment and provide strong customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Utilize MicroStation and GIS for engineering and design documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Village, County, State, and Federal codes, standards, and ordinances.
• Coordinate with other governmental agencies and departments as needed.

Connaissances

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Independent judgment

Project management

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license (Illinois)

Outils

MicroStation

GIS

Description du poste

• Salary/Pay Rate: Hiring Range: $109,277 - $128,003; Full Salary Range: $109,277 - $151,837
• Posted Date: 10/16/2026 4:00 PM

VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
JOB POSTING
SENIOR ENGINEER – PUBLIC WORKS

Elk Grove Village, Illinois, (pop. 33,127), a strategically located, progressive community home to the largest consolidated business park in North America, is seeking dynamic, detail, and customer service-oriented candidates for the position of Senior Engineer. Elk Grove Village is located in Cook and DuPage Counties, adjacent to O’Hare International Airport, and is home to approximately 3,600 businesses located in its 5.4 square mile Business Park. The Village of Elk Grove Village has surpassed being “The Most Business Friendly Community in America” to now being “Beyond Business Friendly.”

The Department of Public Works is seeking a qualified Senior Engineer to assist in overseeing the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure improvements. The Department is responsible for the development of contract documents and construction observation for street, water main, sanitary, storm, and related capital improvement projects.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Public Works, The Senior Engineer will provide a variety of engineering duties, including supervision of staff and consultants associated with the development of conceptual designs, contract plans, and specifications, contract bidding, construction observation, project documentation, and community relations. The applicant must have extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil, structural, and/or hydraulic engineering, an understanding of current standards, independent judgment, and strong customer service skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee planning, design, and construction of infrastructure improvements for streets, water mains, sanitary, storm, and related capital projects.
• Supervise staff and consultants in developing conceptual designs, contract plans/specifications, bidding, construction observation, project documentation, and community relations.
• Apply extensive knowledge of civil, structural, and hydraulic engineering principles and current standards.
• Exercise independent judgment and provide strong customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Utilize MicroStation and GIS for engineering and design documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Village, County, State, and Federal codes, standards, and ordinances.
• Coordinate with other governmental agencies and departments as needed.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING:

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and five years of experience in civil engineering project management, design, and/or construction projects is required. Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Required to possess a valid State of Illinois Class D or higher Driver’s License and a safe driving record. Required to possess a Professional Engineer’s license in Illinois or have the ability to obtain one within six months of hire. Considerable knowledge in the use of Microsoft applications as well as MicroStation and GIS system operation is preferred. Ability to work independently with minimal direction and ability to work outside in varied weather conditions.

HIRING RANGE AND SALARY:

The hiring range for this position will be $109,277 - $128,003, depending on education, experience and training, with a total salary range of $109,277 - $151,837.

OPENING DATE:

October 16, 2026

HOURS OF WORK:

40 hours per week

*This is an exempt, full-time, in office position working Monday through Friday. Additional hours may be required as necessary to fulfill the responsibility of the role.

Additional Benefits:

Elk Grove offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, this position qualifies for an Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.

All other inquiries should be directed to:

Office of Human Resources
901 Wellington Avenue
Elk Grove Village, Illinois, 60007

Elk Grove Village: The Exceptional Community

Elk Grove Village prides itself on being “The Exceptional Community”:

Elk Grove Village continues to have the lowest combined property tax rate among comparable Cook County.

The Village was rankedas the third most affordable community for homebuyers in the country in a study conducted by Storage Cafe . According to the study, Elk Grove Village has the qualities of: "a tight-knit and friendly community, great schools, safety and more."

In 2022, Business Facilities Magazine ranked Elk Gove Village asthe number one location in the United States for companies seeking to locate within industrial parks. The magazine also ranked the Elk Grove Village Business Park as #1 in the United States.

Also in 2022, Illinois Real Estate Journal's magazine awarded Elk Grove Village their "Municipality of the Year" award . The Village was judged on criteria includingthe size and scope of significant development projects over the last year, key economic development accomplishments, and how the Village provided grants and/or financial support for real estate projects.

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