Senior Engineer - Capital Project Development

Salary: $85,193.24 - $95,842.40 Annually
Location : Libertyville, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 02891
Department: Division of Transportation
Opening Date: 02/23/2026
Salary Grade: Salary.12


General Description


Becoming a Senior Engineer of Capital Project Development at the Lake County Division of Transportation will allow you to manage complex transportation projects and help deliver the Division's $800M, 5-year Transportation Improvement Program. Your day will consist of managing consultants to ensure project scope, cost, and schedules are maintained and you will work with project stakeholders including internal Division staff, municipalities, townships, residents, and businesses, to ensure successful project delivery.

This is an office position, with regular hours of work Monday through Friday, from 8:00am - 4:30pm. Alternative work schedules are available including varying start times and remote work opportunities.

Essential Functions
• Lead engineering consultant team to control project schedule and cost.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight of project development process.
• Manage the internal QA/QC review of project documents and plans.
• Coordinate with residents and project stakeholders.
• Occasional field work and public meeting attendance.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Thorough understanding of IDOT's Phase I and Phase II process for local, state, and federally funded projects.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Effective problem solving ability for complex engineering issues.
• Can work well both individually and as a member of a team.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with various stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a major in Civil Engineering.
• Requires possession of a license denoting registration as an Engineer-in-Training under the Illinois Professional Engineering Act.
• Requires two years of related experience.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License, supplemented by a satisfactory driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
• Requires light work involving standing or walking some of the time, exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular basis, and moderate dexterity in operating machinery, tools, or office equipment.

Supplemental Information


Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit our page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!


Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
The County offers an extensive benefits package to eligible employees including health, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plans, and so much more! Below are resources for the County's current benefits.

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