Village of Hoffman Estates

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If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity and want to make an impact in a dynamic and growing community,
explore what the Village of Hoffman Estates has to offer.

The position of Engineering Technician assists with engineering fieldwork, including the inspection and documentation of street, sewer, water, and other infrastructure improvements and to assure construction according to approved plans and specifications.  .

As Engineering Technician you will:

  • Perform inspection of construction projects in order to ensure that public and private improvements are being installed in conformance with approved engineering plans.  Monitors and inspects all aspects of street construction, water mains, sewer, stormwater facilities, grading, paving and similar improvements
  • Assist with construction layout activities including the use of survey and GPS equipment.
  • Interact with construction crews and their superintendents, homeowners and other persons in order to communicate inspection requirements and addresses questions and complaints.
  • Keep daily records of work progress by recording conversations and logging construction progress and accurately completes activity reports as required in order to ensure proper documentation on public works projects.  Efficiently utilizes mobile tablet applications in the field, and computers in an office environment for this task.
  • Maintain records of public infrastructure projects and updates asset management information utilizing specific computer and mobile device application software.  Maintain records of inspection activity for private development and completes related reports utilizing the Village’s electronic permitting software within the office and mobile tablet application in the field.
  • Assist engineers with plan and specification preparation and project management tasks.

In Hoffman Estates you will join an outstanding work culture that builds on teamwork to achieve success.

COMPENSATION
2024 Salary Range of $36.3848/hr ($75,680)   –   $52.6997/hr ($109,615)
Starting salary DOQ

Full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance options, IMRF pension, 457 deferred compensation program, and more.

HOURS AND SCHEDULE
Full-time – 40 hours per week/8 hours per day                            Location:  Onsite/Hoffman Estates, IL
Monday – Friday between 7 a.m and 5 p.m.
(other hours may occasionally be necessary to fulfill the duties of the position)

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND COMPUTER SKILLS

  • Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology or related field
  • One to two years related work experience required
  • Electronic permitting software, Bluebeam Revu, Cartegraph, and  GIS software experience preferred
  • Experience with Microsoft Office required
  • Illinois Class D Driver’s License is required

Closing Date: September 20, 2024 or until filled
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

The Village of Hoffman Estates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable Federal, State
and local laws regarding employment.

 

 The Village of Hoffman Estates is located along the I-90 Golden Corridor.  
We are located 45 minutes northwest of Downtown Chicago and 20 minutes from O’Hare Airport​along I-90
with a diverse population, a great business climate, a deep workforce pool and a convenient transportation network.

 

For more information, contact:

D'Ann Granger
hrm@hoffmanestates.org