Wheaton, IL – Senior Engineering Technician

Salary: $70,000.00 – $74,000.00 Annually

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.

Department: Public Works

We are pleased to offer a job opportunity to work as a Senior Engineering Technician within the DuPage County Public Works department.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities include:

• Reviews engineering drawings, plans and specifications for construction or revision to land or physical characteristics of land owned or controlled by the County
• Applies knowledge of standards to requests
• Inspects job sites and contractor’s work to ensure standards and specifications, lines, grades and traffic control are satisfied
• Confers with engineers, developers, consulting engineers, architects and contractors
• Identifies unacceptable features and obtains corrections
• Obtains plans and agreements to meet standards
• Issues necessary permits for construction
• Conducts field inspections and performs GPS surveys of utility assets
• Reviews and submits plans and revisions for approval by senior engineers
• Corresponds with developers and others regarding complaints and required corrections
• Updates utility maps and performs utility asset management processes
• Inspects revised work for conformity
• Provides technical assistance where applicable
• Inspects and documents emergency utility repairs made by municipal departments
• Logs in new files and updates computer inventory of permit files, construction drawings, and other documents
• Provides guidance and shares knowledge with other Engineering Staff regarding policy and procedural questions
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor or department management

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of two college level courses in drafting or surveying, geological science, or related field
• One to three years of experience in sub-professional engineering, construction or utilities work
• Must possess and maintain in good standing, a valid Illinois driver’s license

The preferred candidate will have:

• Previous experience with Accela or similar permitting software
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS platform and apps
• Previous experience working with a municipal or public utility
• Previous experience working in a regulatory environment
• Knowledge of water and wastewater systems processes

A post offer physical is required.
A pre-employment background check is required.