Municipal Engineer

Terra Engineering Ltd • Bolingbrook, IL

5h • Onsite

About The Position

TERRA Engineering, Ltd. is 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 the client’s Village Hall. TERRA Engineering, Ltd. was founded in 1992 and has since expanded to over 115 employees, with offices in St. Louis, Milwaukee, and Bolingbrook, Illinois. The company emphasizes the development of its team members through mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning, with a mission to enhance communities.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare plans, specifications and bid documents for various infrastructure projects
• Oversee the Village’s MFT program
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees