Engineering Technician

Village of Carol Stream • Carol Stream, IL

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About The Position

The Village of Carol Stream seeks a qualified and motivated individual to perform a variety of engineering related duties under the direction of the Senior Civil Engineer. Responsibilities will include site inspections, field surveys, research, and permit reviews and filings, on a variety of public improvement projects. This position will support the professional engineering staff, and assists with providing customer service to developers, contractors, and the public. Qualified individuals must possess the following: Associate Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Science, Construction Technology, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Capacity to read and understand construction plans, as-built drawings and other utility and street records Knowledge of construction methods for roadways, water main, storm and sanitary sewers, and other municipal projects Familiarity with AutoCAD and GIS, as well as, proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office products Basic knowledge of surveying techniques and use of surveying equipment A valid Illinois Vehicle Operators License Solid understanding of geometry and trigonometry fundamentals, and the ability to apply various mathematical concepts, such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations Good problem solving and communication skills, as well as a desire to learn While not required, prior municipal or consulting experience particularly related to Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) contract administration as well as IDOT construction inspection and documentation is desirable. Starting salary for this position is $73,787 - $80,000 depending on qualifications. Excellent benefit package provided, including health (80% employer paid), dental, and life insurance, as well as IMRF pension system. Interested candidates should submit a resume. Position open until filled. EOE

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Science, Construction Technology, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Capacity to read and understand construction plans, as-built drawings and other utility and street records
• Knowledge of construction methods for roadways, water main, storm and sanitary sewers, and other municipal projects
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and GIS, as well as, proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office products
• Basic knowledge of surveying techniques and use of surveying equipment
• A valid Illinois Vehicle Operators License
• Solid understanding of geometry and trigonometry fundamentals, and the ability to apply various mathematical concepts, such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Good problem solving and communication skills, as well as a desire to learn

Nice To Haves

• Prior municipal or consulting experience particularly related to Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) contract administration as well as IDOT construction inspection and documentation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Site inspections
• Field surveys
• Research
• Permit reviews and filings
• Support the professional engineering staff
• Assists with providing customer service to developers, contractors, and the public.

Benefits

• health (80% employer paid)
• dental
• life insurance
• IMRF pension system

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree