City Engineer - Hiring Incentive Available

The City of DeKalb, Illinois is seeking a City Engineer to join our team! The City Engineer oversees and manages staff and contractors in the administration of municipal engineering and public works projects, traffic engineering, infrastructure planning and design, utilities and streets design, construction and maintenance, capital improvement planning, project management and review of new development plans for municipal ordinance requirements. 

Responsibilities

The City Engineer is a senior-level management position who reports to the Public Works Director. The City Engineer will lead and supervise Engineering division staff, provide oversight to on-site contractors and act as a liaison to public agencies, engineering consultants, public utilities, developers, residents, the City Manager, and elected officials. 

Qualifications

We require a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, a State of IL Professional Engineer (PE) license or a valid PE license from another state with the ability to obtain an Illinois State licensure within 12 months of hire, and a minimum of six years of progressive experience. 

Salary & Benefits

Hiring Incentive of $5,000! Incentive may include relocation allowance, additional paid time off, hiring bonus or a combination.

The starting salary for the position is $140,000 /- commensurate with knowledge, skills and experience, The full salary range for the position is $112,864-$163,655. The City of DeKalb provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits, life insurance coverage, HSA & flexible spending accounts, deferred compensation and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

Please visit our website to view the full job description, hiring requirements and application instructions.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The position will remain open until filled.

City of DeKalb is an Equal Opportunity Employer