Civil Engineer II - Des Plaines, United States - City of Des Plaines, IL

Description

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Des Plaines, IL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 24-10

Department: Public Works & Engineering / Engineering

Opening Date: 03/25/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

The City is hiring only one position - a Civil Engineer I or Civil Engineer II. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply
Expected Starting Rate: Between $84,738 - $105,000 (DOQ)

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.

Works 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.

Typical Qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements

• Graduation 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.
• Demonstrates proficiency in MS Office Programs demonstrated by superior work products (written correspondence, presentations, data collection, etc.)
• Demonstrate skills in the operation of the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials, and the general public.
• Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate, monitor and implement multiple engineering programs and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to independently author professional business correspondences, as well as technical and other reports, with correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Strong organization and administrative skills with attention to detail, problem solving, and follow through.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and activities simultaneously to develop systems of organization for self and other individuals in the Office.
• Ability to learn new software programs and apply the use of these programs to improve the efficiency of department functions.
• Friendly, customer-service-oriented demeanor and attitude.
• Ability to build strong, collaborative working relationships with City Staff and to collaborate with other City Staff to complete projects.
• Ability to accept and to follow direction from supervisor and comply with all City/Departmental Policies & Procedures
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work an established schedule and adhere to deadlines
• Ability to focus on detail and follow up on unresolved items.
• This exempt position must have the ability to work the hours City Hall is open and may be required to work additional hours based on construction project status. On occasion this position may need attend evenings meetings or travel for meetings or training.

Supplemental Information

• Requires use of personal computer and various software programs including Microsoft Office Suite, GIS and AutoCAD Civil 3D, telephone, copying machine, fax machine, smartphone, surveying equipment, automotive vehicle, standard drafting tools, and audio-visual equipment.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and smell.
• The employee must occasionally list and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed either in an office setting or outdoors in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities.
• While outdoors, the employee occasionally works in inclement weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electric shock, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office to moderate outside.
• Paid Vacation, Personal and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Optical Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Participation in Illinois Municipal Employee Retirement System
• Other benefits offered to employees by the City of Des Plaines include a Retirement Health Savings Account, Transportation Spending Account, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Roth IRA and optional Life Insurance.