Project Engineer

Village of Mount Prospect•Mount Prospect, IL

20h

About The Position

The Mount Prospect Public Works Department is seeking candidates for the position of Project Engineer within the Engineering Division. Essential Functions: The ideal candidate is an Engineer who can develop and implement innovative solutions to address complex environmental challenges. The candidate will have a strong technical background in hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater modeling, as well as excellent project management and communication skills to effectively collaborate with Village staff, elected officials, residents, developers, stormwater regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders. As a team member within the Engineering Division, the Engineer will be responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of stormwater management systems, ensuring compliance with regulations and developing sustainable solutions for flood control and water quality. Additional responsibilities include Oversee the Village’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program and ensure completion of recertification requirements set forth by the Community Rating System and ensure compliance with the NPDES regulations. The position requires interacting with citizens, business owners, contractors, consultants, elected officials, State/County employees, and other stakeholders on a regular basis in dealing with engineering related issues.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field from an ABET accredited program.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois required or ability to acquire within one year of employment.
Certified Floodplain Manager certification, or ability to acquire within one year of employment.
A minimum of three years’ of professional engineering experience preferred
Valid Class B driver’s license (CDL) from the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

planning, design, and implementation of stormwater management systems
ensuring compliance with regulations
developing sustainable solutions for flood control and water quality
Oversee the Village’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program
ensure completion of recertification requirements set forth by the Community Rating System
ensure compliance with the NPDES regulations