Glen Ellyn, IL – Engineering Technician

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 newly created full-time position of Engineering Technician within its Public Works Department.

The Village’s Public Works Department is responsible for implementation of a wide variety of municipal infrastructure maintenance and capital improvement projects.  In addition, the Department completes review services for work in the public right-of-way as well as for private development projects.

The position will support the Public Works Department Engineering staff by providing technical services in the areas of right-of-way permitting and inspection services, development engineering services, and a variety of capital project services.

The position will also support the Community Development Department’s Development Engineer with plan review, drainage investigations, and inspection services.

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.
• Performs inspections of drainage issues and develops recommended improvements.
• Prepares detailed engineering standards, design drawings, and exhibits for infrastructure maintenance and improvement 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.
• Assists with the 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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field.
• 1-3 Years of previous field engineering/construction inspection experience is required.
• Valid driver’s license required at time of hire.
• 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 in using common engineering tools including measuring devices such as tapes, wheels, and optical levels/transits is required.  Basic surveying skills are required.
• 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 $62,258 – $87,161/year (Grade H).

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: #32-24 – Engineering Technician) 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, the first review of applications will begin on October 4, 2024, at 12:00 noon.

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
applicants@glenellyn.org
630-547-5272