Civil Engineer 1

Examples of Duties

• Independently perform and/or manages various phases of engineering, projects such as surveys, soil structure, design, right-of-way procurement, construction, traffic control, maintenance, equipment utilization and record keeping.
• Perform technical engineering work related to the planning, hydraulic design and structural design of various road and bridge projects.
• Serves as Resident Engineer on construction projects and observes the grading, surfacing and drainage structures for satisfactory workmanship and adherence to plans and specifications. Assist in establishing line and grade for the project and prepares the payment estimate for the contractor’s completed work. Draft specifications for projects following established procedures.
• Inspect existing County and Road District roads and structures and make engineering level recommendations as to their needed repair and/or reconstruction.
• Complete IDOT, FHWA, IGD and related forms and spreadsheets. Prepare and monitor Grant Applications to various agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by the Assistant County Engineer.

Typical Qualifications

• Requires a Baccalaureate Degree in Civil Engineering from an Illinois approved engineering curriculum as defined by 225 ILCS 325.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel, Word and other software applications utilized by the County Highway Department.
• General knowledge of IDOT Standards and Polices
• Ability to traverse uneven ground
• Effectively communicate with staff, officials and the public.
• Self-motivation and attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Comprehend and apply all of the various complexities of highway engineering to their work.

Supplemental Information Position is subject to drug and alcohol tests and background check.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees will receive one hour of paid time off for every 40 hours worked for up to a minimum of 40 hours per year.

For more details, see our benefits package, list of current holidays, and vacation and sick leave accrual.