at TERRA Engineering, Ltd. in --, Illinois, United States
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Municipal Civil Engineer to join a dynamic in-house village engineering team at major municipality in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. The role will be full time on-site reporting directly to the Village Engineer at our client’s Village Hall.
Essential Functions
- Prepare plans, specifications and bid documents for various infrastructure projects
- Oversee the Village’s MFT program
- Perform construction oversight and administration and assure conformance with plans and specifications, advising appropriate personnel of variances needing correction
- Interact with residents of the Village to respond to inquiries and aid in developing solutions related to their concerns
- Maintain detailed project documentation
- Conduct site investigations
- Provide analyses for technical reports and grants
- Assist with the budgetary planning process and provide technical expertise and analysis for the Capital Improvement Program
- Assist with the management of outside regulatory agency permits and coordinate with such agencies
- Provide technical support in various stages of project, including preliminary design, final design and contract documentation including cost estimates and specifications
- Develop memorandums and other written technical documents
- Assist with review plans, specifications, and bid packages
- Support projects by attending meetings and interacting with agency officials and contractors
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by Village needs
Education/Experience
- B.S. in civil engineering or related field (ABET/EAC-accredited program)
- 6+ years of applicable municipal engineering experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrates ability to successfully engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment; communicates effectively and builds relationships and trust internally and externally
- Exercises sound engineering judgment
- Strong ability to convey information through effective and timely verbal and written communication
- High level of proficiency with computer-aided design software and other software packages typically associated with engineering required
- Strong proficiency in general documentation software such as Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam, PowerPoint, etc.
- Ability to manage smaller projects for the department, effectively leveraging experience and skills on increasingly complex assignments
- Effective public speaking, presentation, and leadership skills
- Demonstrates understanding of industry and construction practices, methodologies, and best engineering practices
- Effectively maintains office and field health & safety requirements and protocols
- Maintains a work schedule conducive to team collaboration and project-specific requirements
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Physical Requirements
- Involves sitting a considerable amount of the time, but requires the ability to conduct field/site visits to inspect work
- May exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to move objects
- Occasionally lifts and carries up to 25 pounds
- Considerable time is spent at a workstation using a computer and using various forms of communication (telephone, email, messaging, etc.)
- Field work includes exposure to outside weather conditions and various environmental conditions depending on the site
- Physical activities include walking and occasional stooping and crouching
