at Insight Global in Des Plaines, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Civil Engineer to support a municipal client. The individual in this role performs complex engineering work in providing office and field support for environmental, transportation, flood control, water, sewer, street, and other municipal projects and programs; ensures technical competence and compliance with all current codes and criteria.
Work under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Engineering. Exercises supervision over engineering division personnel as assigned.
Examples of Duties
*Reviews private project development and utility company permit plans for compliance with codes, regulations, and standards, adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with approved plans.
*Determines applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned projects.
*Coordinates and assists with the preparation of, or develops, engineering plans and specifications, prepares estimates of cost, coordinates required advertising for bids, reviews construction bids and makes necessary recommendations based on lowest and best bids, competency of vendors and consultants, and the selection criteria.
*Assists in project management for the construction of the municipal public works projects. Oversees assigned projects to ensure contractor compliance with time and budget parameters for the project. Conducts inspections of work in progress to assure conformance with plans and specifications.
*Oversees and assists with survey layout, topography, calculation of grades and quantities, and inspection of miscellaneous projects and other capital improvements.
*Assists in the preparation of sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage, and street system maps, data bases, and comprehensive plans.
*Assists with maintaining the engineering library and infrastructure records.
*Assures as-built records of projects, and documents necessary changes for the operation and maintenance programs.
*Responds to public or other inquiries relative to engineering procedures on specific projects and other information.
*Reviews utility permits, street use permits, franchise utility permits, small cell permits, etc.
*Maintains regular contact with consulting engineers, construction project engineers, City, County, State and Federal agencies, professional and technical groups and the general public regarding department activities and services.
*Assists in the evaluation of transportation and traffic impacts of development proposals, permits, rezones, plats, etc. Prepares and performs traffic counts, utility inspections and other studies and reports.
*Assists in the development of pavement management systems. Conducts site inspections and NPDES inspections on municipal capital projects and private developments.
*Coordinates and conducts sidewalk inspection, maintenance and enforcement programs.
*Attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the profession; represents the department in a variety of local, county, state and other meetings.
*Uses GIS as necessary in the completion of job tasks and assignments.
Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .
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Skills and Requirements
*Graduate from a four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.
*Three years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
*State of Illinois Class “D” Driver’s License.
*State of Illinois certification as a Professional Engineer or ability to obtain on within one year of employment.
*Working knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal civil engineering; working knowledge of the preparation of plans, designs, estimates, and specifications for civil engineering and construction work; working knowledge of surveying, staking, inspection and related construction inspection procedures, materials, equipment, and methods; working knowledge of State and local codes and ordinances relative to civil engineering and construction work; working knowledge of GIS; working knowledge of report writing and preparation.
*Ability to conduct necessary engineering research and compile comprehensive reports, ability to accurately calculate cost estimates on complex projects; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public; ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
