Barrington, IL – Village Engineer

The Village of Barrington seeks an experienced licensed professional engineer to serve as the Village Engineer with the Village’s Development Services Department.

Reporting to the Director of Development Services, the Village Engineer is responsible for delivering both skilled professional engineering and administrative services for a wide variety of municipal projects. Duties include reviewing and approving permits, plans, and specifications developed by engineers and architects for both public projects and private developments, communicating both remotely and on- site with residents, and managing, directing and organizing the day to day operations for Village engineering projects and coordination of County and State level projects.

Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar from an accredited college or university,  an Illinois Professional Engineer’s Certificate (or obtain within one (1) year of hire) preferred, a Lake County Enforcement Officer Certificate (or obtain within six (6) months), and a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a municipal and/or municipal consulting environment. Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal engineering with a strong emphasis in storm water management, municipal utility systems and transportation disciplines is required. The ability to plan, schedule and supervise multiple complex municipal engineering programs is essential. Familiarity with state and federal grants,  Microsoft Office and municipal permitting software is required.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM for a total of 40 hours per week.

The expected hiring range is $100,000 – $125,000 when annualized, depending on qualifications. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, IMRF pension, deferred compensation plan, personal, vacation, sick and holiday paid time off.

Interested applicants should submit an Employment Application and resume to:

Email:  vobhr@barrington-il.gov

Village of Barrington
Attn:  Human Resources
200 S. Hough Street
Barrington, IL  60010
Fax:  (847) 304-3415

Applications may be found on the Village’s employment page or at Village Hall.  The Position will remain open until filled.

Please contact Jennifer Tennant with any questions about the position 847-304-3462.

The Village of Barrington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal and state employment laws.