Municipal Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Municipal Civil Engineer to join a dynamic in-house village engineering team at a major municipality in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. The role will be full time onsite reporting directly to the Village Engineer at our client’s Village Hall.

Essential Functions

• Prepare plans, specifications and bid documents for various infrastructure projects
• Oversee the Village’s Backyard Drainage Program and related drainage complaint investigations
• Perform construction oversight and administration and assure conformance with plans and specifications, advising appropriate personnel of variances needing correction
• Interact with residents of the Village to respond to inquiries and aid in developing solutions related to their concerns
• Coordinate with contractors concerning work performed
• Maintain detailed project documentation
• Conduct site investigations
• Provide analyses for technical reports and grants
• Assist with the budgetary planning process and provide technical expertise and analysis for the Capital Improvement Program
• Assist with the management of outside regulatory agency permits and coordinate with such agencies
• Provide technical support in various stages of project, including preliminary design, final design and contract documentation including cost estimates and specifications
• Develop memorandums and other written technical documents
• Assist with review plans, specifications, and bid packages
• Support projects by attending meetings and interacting with agency officials and contractors
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by Village needs

Education/Experience  

• B.S. in civil engineering or related field (ABET/EAC-accredited program)
• 6+ years of applicable municipal engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates ability to successfully engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment; communicates effectively and builds relationships and trust internally and externally
• Exercises sound engineering judgment
• Strong ability to convey information through effective and timely verbal and written communication
• High level of proficiency with computer-aided design software and other software packages typically associated with engineering required 
• Strong proficiency in general documentation software such as Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam, PowerPoint, etc.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Ability to manage smaller projects for the department, effectively leveraging experience and skills on increasingly complex assignments
• Effective public speaking, presentation, and leadership skills
• Demonstrates understanding of industry and construction practices, methodologies, and best engineering practices
• Effectively maintains office and field health & safety requirements and protocols
• Maintains a work schedule conducive to team collaboration and project-specific requirements
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements

• Involves sitting a considerable amount of the time, but requires the ability to conduct field/site visits to inspect work
• May exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to move objects
• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 25 pounds
• Considerable time is spent at a workstation using a computer and using various forms of communication (telephone, email, messaging, etc.)
• Field work includes exposure to outside weather conditions and various environmental conditions depending on the site
• Physical activities include walking and occasional stooping and crouching

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties and/or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Please note that sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position.

About TERRA Engineering

TERRA Engineering, Ltd. was founded by Karen Steingraber and Jamil Bou-Saab in 1992, beginning their journey building strong relationships with clients. In 2000, Senior Vice President George Ghareeb joined the team and began overseeing operations in a then-newly opened office in Peoria, Illinois. Since then, TERRA has continued expanding our reach to broaden our markets and serve additional communities, adding offices in St. Louis (2011), Milwaukee (2013), and Bolingbrook, Illinois (2025).

We are proud of our 115+ employees who contribute their talent and skills to TERRA’s success. As we continue to grow, we maintain a strong focus on the development of our team members through mentorship, collaboration, and the continual refining of our collective body of knowledge. At TERRA Engineering, our mission of enhancing communities starts from within.

TERRA Provides:

• Competitive compensation packages including bonus program, paid holidays and paid time off
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Retirement plan options with safe harbor match and profit sharing
• Hybrid/Flexible work arrangements for most positions
• Public transportation reimbursement (Chicago-area employees)
• A warm culture that is conducive to growth and professional development
• And more!

In accordance with local law, the estimated salary range is applicable to the position and location associated with this posting. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

The employment policy of TERRA Engineering, Ltd.  is to provide equal opportunity to all persons. Our company, therefore, has made a commitment to equal employment opportunity through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes.

TERRA Engineering, Ltd. will recruit, hire, train and promote qualified individuals in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, military and/or veteran status, or disability in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. TERRA Engineering, Ltd.  does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status as provided under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

TERRA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to TERRA in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where TERRA has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of TERRA and TERRA will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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