Glen Ellyn, IL – Civil Engineer I

DESCRIPTION

The Village of Glen Ellyn (population 28,846) is a vibrant community located in central DuPage County.  The Village is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Civil Engineer I within the Public Works Department’s Engineering Division.

The Engineering Division is responsible for implementation of a wide variety of municipal infrastructure maintenance and capital improvement projects.  In addition, the Division completes review and inspection services for work in the public right-of-way as well as for public infrastructure components of development projects.

This position will be responsible for right-of-way permitting and inspection services, Public Works and Community Development associated reviews/inspectional services, completing a variety of tasks to support the implementation of the Village’s infrastructure maintenance and capital improvement projects, and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs plan reviews for utility projects in Village rights-of-way and easements
• Performs engineering inspection and customer service for public infrastructure and private development projects
• Prepares detailed engineering standards, design drawings, and exhibits for capital infrastructure projects utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS software.
• Completes inspection and documentation of infrastructure asset condition for roadways, sidewalks, pavement markings, signage, and other various infrastructure.
• Enforcement of ordinances, specifications, and permits associated with construction and Public Works operations; provides technical expertise to Village staff, officials, contractors, and the general public.
• Enforces all Local, State, and Federal contract, specification, and permit requirements.
• Interfaces and interacts with all Public Works divisions and other Village departments to provide active and effective technical guidance.
• Contacts constituents affected by construction projects through correspondence and informs them of job status and future construction plans.
• Provides professional, timely, and thorough customer service to the Village residents, contractors, engineers, staff, and all other pertinent constituents.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints; resolves situations involving construction activities; provides information on the status of current and planned projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or closely related field;
• One year of civil engineering experience;
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Illinois Driver’s License
• ICS 100, 700 & 800 Certifications or ability to obtain within 1 year
• Must be a self-starter, and possess the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of stakeholders (e.g. residents, employees, senior management, and elected officials)
• Proven ability to think quickly on their feet and be able to use good judgment in effectively defining and solving problems
• The ability to perform complex mathematical calculations and be able to prepare and monitor operating and capital budgets, and various engineering-related project reports
• Candidates must be computer savvy, and have excellent MS Office software skills (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation Computer Aided Design Software
• Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) software

General work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Additional hours will be required, as needed, for construction oversight of projects and applicable public meetings.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

This is a full-time, exempt position with full benefits and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), a defined benefit retirement plan. Our comprehensive benefits package also includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life/AD&D coverage, flexible spending, transit, a 457 deferred compensation plan, paid time off, a wellness incentive program, and tuition reimbursement. Actual starting salary is negotiable, and will be dependent upon qualifications, experience, and professional achievement. The current salary range for this position is $90,667 – $126,934/year (Grade O).

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and employment application (click here) to applicants@glenellyn.org. Hard copies (faxed, mailed, hand-delivered) of resumes will be declined.
2. Applicants must indicate (Job ID: #47-25 – Civil Engineer) in the subject line of their e-mail.
3. The selected finalist will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check, reference check, and post offer medical physical with a drug screening.
4. The position is open until filled; however, applications will be reviewed as they are received.
   Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Human Resources at 630-469-5000.

THE VILLAGE OF GLEN ELLYN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For more information, contact:

Kathryn Granados
applicants@glenellyn.org
6305475272