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Municipal Engineer

TERRA Engineering, Ltd.

--, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Audio Engineering, Best Practices, Bid Packages, Budget Management, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Capital Analysis, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Workstations, Construction, Construction Administration, Cost Estimates, Documentation, Driver's License, Engineering, Groundskeeping, Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Technical Analysis, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Time Management
LOCATION
--, IL
POSTED
2 days ago
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13546516 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 clients Village Hall. **Essential Functions** - Prepare plans, specifications and bid documents for various infrastructure projects - Oversee the Villages Backyard Drainage Program and related drainage complaint investigations - 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 drivers 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

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TERRA Engineering, Ltd.