Senior Civil Engineer (Engineering & Public Works)

VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG

Human Resources Department

101 Schaumburg Court,Schaumburg, IL 60193

The Village of Schaumburg is a thriving community of 78,723 residents located 11 miles west of O'Hare International Airport and approximately 26 miles northwest of Chicago. Not only is Schaumburg the twelfth-largest community in the State of Illinois, but it is also home to the second-largest concentration of retail, office, and commercial activity.Notable village distinctions include being rated as an excellent or good place to live by 95% of respondents in the National Community Survey;having multiple highly-awarded and accredited departments; and being recognized as a Better Business Town by The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and NorthernIllinois.

The village employs approximately 600 employees in 12 departments, including police, fire, engineering and public works, communications, community development, cultural services, economic development, finance, general government, human resources, information technology, and transportation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make Schaumburg the best community it can be.

NOW ACCEPTINGAPPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Senior Civil Engineer (Engineering & Public Works)

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted as applications are received. This position will remain open until filled.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $92,462.00 - $113,273.00annually dependent on qualifications.The salary range for this position is $92,462.00 -$134,084.00.

Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position manages the implementation of a variety of capital projects, recommends hiring and manages consultants on a variety of professional consulting agreements; supervises the work of engineering division personnel with the division; performs professional engineering tasks.

We are looking to add a team member capable of managing and prioritizing multiple projects with thoroughness and accuracy, effectively communicate to all kinds of people inside and outside the organization, and be able to shift gears comfortably.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Plans and implements capital improvement projects, including preparing engineering studies, requests for qualifications, request for proposals, project designs, drawings and specifications, engineering and construction cost estimates and bidding documents. Assists in the evaluation, selection and supervision of professional consultants.
2. Oversees construction management of village capital improvement projects including preparing and reviewing competitive bids and makes a recommendation to award the contract to a contractor.
3. Serves as Engineering Division Manager in the absence of the Engineering Division Manager.
4. Prepares and evaluates future capital improvement projects for approval by the village Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Committee.
5. Prepares agenda items and committee reports and presents at village committee meetings as required or as directed by the Engineering Division Manager or the Director of Engineering and Public Works.
6. Recommends solutions and revisions of existing projects, to the Engineering Division Manager.
7. Works directly with representatives of other departments, including the assistant village manager and directors, on issues relating to public improvement projects or to provide expertise as needed.
8. Works directly with residents and businesses impacted by village projects and is responsible to provide interactive public relations on projects with significant impacts to the public.
9. Acts as the division lead for the hiring of engineering technicians, interns and independent contractors.
10. Oversees computer applications for engineering related functions.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering.
2. A minimum of five years of experience in the field of civil engineering, such as that gained with a Village or City Engineering Department, a contractor or consultant specializing in engineering design for public works improvement and land development.
3. A minimum of one year of supervisory experience coordinating a range of activities undertaken by others that involve directing, monitoring, and evaluating performance of staff.
4. Licensed Professional Engineer with the State of Illinois.
5. Possession of a valid driver's license.
6. Proficiency with current computer technology, job specific software, and customer service.

BENEFITS:

The Village of Schaumburg has a competitive benefit package which includes: flexible benefit Section 125 plan including health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, a retirement plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and more.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Candidate screening process may consist of an application review, skills testing, employability assessment, interviews, reference checks, and other job-related testing or verifications. Chosen candidates will be subject to a background and criminal history investigation, and qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug screen (including cannabis).

THE VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER