Municipal Engineer

CBBEL Career • Rosemont, IL

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About The Position

Our Rosemont office is centrally located within the Chicago metropolitan area and serves as the hub for our engineering services operations. Our team provides general development review services for 39 communities, 26 of which we are named Municipal Engineer. Our services often range from concept level site plan review through final engineering and construction. Our expertise includes not only review for compliance with local codes and general engineering standards, but also coordination with outside regulatory agencies, stormwater and floodplain review, traffic management and traffic impact study analysis, electrical systems including roadway and site lighting, and mechanical systems such as storm and sanitary pump stations, water distribution storage and distribution, back-up owned generators, structural review of bridges and retaining walls, and landscape architects for streetscape and site landscape review and design. We have placed full-time engineering staff in communities to monitor private development on behalf of municipalities that need seasonal assistance with this phase of development. At CBBEL, our values guide everything we do: Integrity – We follow through on our promises. Excellence – We’re always learning, growing, and raising the bar. Fellowship – We support each other like a true team. Resilience – We stay steady even when challenges arise. Collaboration – We bring our best when we work together. Sound like your kind of environment? Let’s dive into the details.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited curriculum or equivalent.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) license in the State of Illinois, or ability to get it within 12 months.
• Maintains a consistent and dependable schedule.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to complete tasks independently and efficiently.
• 2-5 years of experience with job-related work (full-time, part-time, internship), preferred.
• Experience with software applications including MicroStation, Microsoft Office Suite, and/or AutoCAD, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies principles, methods, and techniques of civil engineering technology as they relate to the private development plan review of drainage and stormwater systems, water main systems, sanitary sewer systems, erosion control and roadway construction.
• Assists with site inspections of private developments and single-family homes.
• Assists with quantity take offs and engineers estimates for roadway resurfacing projects and other minor capital improvements including bid items and specifications.
• May coordinate with contractors on the development sites.
• Continually improves and develops knowledge of IDOT and Local Agency requirements through experience and self-learning.
• Effectively communicates project status and timelines with supervisor, colleagues, and project partners on a daily and/or weekly basis via 1-on-1 conversations, emails, or team meetings.
• May meet with clients on a regular basis to provide project updates
• Continually improves and develops an understanding and familiarity with how project budgets are created and executed.
• Works in an effective and efficient manner to assist in completing projects on time and under budget.
• Builds knowledge of industry terms, processes and procedures through mentoring and self-learning.
• Follows the Department QA/QC process for all projects.
• Organizes and maintains project files.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Clear growth opportunities in technical development.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, generous PTO, 401(k) matching, and discretionary bonuses.
• A team that values your input, supports your goals, and celebrates shared success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level