Village Engineer

Village of Mundelein•Mundelein, IL

2d•$126,000 - $152,430•Hybrid

About The Position

The Village of Mundelein is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the role of the Village Engineer position. Under the general direction of the Director and Assistant Director of Public Works & Engineering, the ideal candidate will plan, direct, and manage the Village's engineering functions, including transportation infrastructure, utilities, capital improvement projects, development review, and construction management. The position provides technical leadership for engineering staff, consultants, and contractors while ensuring compliance with Village standards, state and federal regulations, and sound engineering practices. The Village Engineer exercises independent professional judgment in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of public infrastructure. The position also serves as the Village's primary engineering representative with residents, developers, consultants, regulatory agencies, and elected officials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a field related to work.
3-7 years of civil engineering experience.
Any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois.
State of Illinois Class “D” Driver's License.
Experience with construction management tasks such as MFT documentation, coordination with internal and external project stakeholders, negotiating change orders, conducting weekly construction coordination meetings, replying to requests for information (RFIs) and processing progress payments for contractors.
Leadership and project management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Customer Service Orientation
Collaborative leadership
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Sound engineering judgment
Strong organizational skills
Ethical decision-making
Attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Certified Floodplain Manager Certification (CFM) preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as the Village's designated Professional Engineer by providing professional engineering expertise and signing and sealing engineering documents as required by Illinois law.
Work in collaboration with Public Works staff in planning, organizing, and supervising technical engineering work in the evaluation and design of public works improvements including the construction or maintenance of streets, water distribution system, sanitary and storm sewer systems, sidewalks, and drainage structures; supervises the preparation of long-range capital improvement plans.
Reviews and approves engineering plans, specifications, plats, and development proposals; advises developers, consultants, contractors, and property owners on Village engineering standards; negotiates engineering components of development agreements; and provides technical recommendations to the Village Board, Plan Commission, and other advisory bodies.
Develops, manages, and administers the Village's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including project planning, budgeting, consultant coordination, bidding, construction administration, and project closeout.
Oversee public improvement projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, permits, applicable building codes, and federal, state, and local regulations; reviews contractor submittits, RFIs, change orders, and progress payments; and maintains project documentation.
Coordinates with Village departments, consultants, contractors, utility companies, and local, regional, state, and federal agencies to facilitate engineering projects, permitting, regulatory compliance, and intergovernmental initiatives.
Administers grant-funded and Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) projects by preparing grant applications, reimbursement requests, budgets, intergovernmental agreements, permits, required documentation, and funding agency reports.
Oversee engineering records, GIS infrastructure data, easement acquisition, plats, legal descriptions, and asset management activities to support long-term planning and capital investment.
Conducts engineering studies, field investigations, and infrastructure inspections; responds to resident inquiries and service requests; and recommends practical engineering solutions to infrastructure and development-related issues.
Supervises, mentors, assigns work to, and evaluates engineering staff, consultants, interns, and contractors while fostering professional development and ensuring high-quality customer service.
Performs administrative and professional engineering duties, manage consultant contracts and engineering service agreements, completes special projects as assigned, and regular and reliable attendance.