Civil Engineer

Salary : $73,105.00 - $92,524.00 Annually
Location : Bloomington, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00613
Department: Operations & Engineering Services
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 02/29/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Description
The Civil Engineer I position is an entry-level Civil Engineering position. This position is distinguished from the Civil Engineer II and Senior Civil Engineer levels by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned. Since this position is typically used as a training position, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. The incumbent performs beginning level professional engineering work which involves responsibility for coordinating projects of limited scope in the Engineering Division. Assignments require the application of basic professional knowledge and skills to various public works engineering matters. Work is performed under the guidance of a higher-level professional engineer who reviews work procedures and results. The Civil Engineer I reviews and examines submittals prepared by outside consultants or contractors. The position is responsible for assisting con-tractors, developers, builders, citizens, other departments, and oversees at a general level the work of contractors on construction jobs.
The Civil Engineer II position is the full journey level position within the Civil Engineer series. This position is distinguished from the Civil Engineer I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the Department. This position is normally filled by advancement from the Civil Engineer I level, or when filled from the outside and have prior experience. The Civil Engineer II performs program management assignments demanding considerable knowledge of various aspects of engineering, related computer software, and survey instruments. Projects include but are not limited to land development, planning, design standards and regulations, streets and street improvements, traffic, storm drainage facilities, sanitary sewer facilities, municipal facilities, bridges, retaining walls, grading and drainage, review and processing of private development plans and development actions, and construction and maintenance.
Examples of Duties
The Civil Engineer position includes a variety of responsibilities and requires skill sets across multiple focus areas. The level of position will be based on qualifications. Please see the position descriptions below for further information.
Our employees are our greatest asset and reason for our success. As a full-time Classified/non-union employee, you will receive a Total Compensation package including healthcare/wellness benefits, paid time off (PTO), insurance and retirement. Details below:
Healthcare/Wellness

• Medical - choice between a lower deductible PPO, an HSA-compatible PPO, and an HMO
  • All plans administered by BCBS
  • 75% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s). Working spouse exclusion applies, however, to the Medical Plan

Dental - PPO

• Administered by BCBS
• 50% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s)

Vision - PPO

• Administered by VSP
• 50% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s)

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Extensive Wellness program, including an annual Health Club Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - for assistance with work, health & life topics such as overall wellbeing, relationship management, workplace challenges, addiction, child/elder care resources, legal advice, financial guidance, nutrition & physical health

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 3 weeks' vacation, provided on your start date
  • 4 weeks at 5 years of service
  • 4 weeks and 1 day at 16 years of service
  • 4 weeks and 2 days at 17 years of service
  • 4 weeks and 3 days at 18 years of service
  • 4 weeks and 4 days at 19 years of service
  • 5 weeks at 20 years of service

12 paid holidays each year

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Good Friday (1/2 day)
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• 4th of July
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving
• Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• New Year's Eve (1/2 day)

2 personal days provided each year

Opportunity to earn a Wellness Day each year

1 sick day earned each month, up to a maximum bank of 60 days

Insurance

• $50,000 Employer-provided benefit
• Voluntary Life Insurance buy-up

Retirement

• Automatic enrollment in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension - benefit details can be found
• Voluntary retirement options available:
  • 457 Account (similar to a 401k)
  • Roth IRA
  • Additional Voluntary After-Tax Contribution (VAC) plan via IMRF

01
Do you have an active IL Professional Engineer (P.E.) license?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have any experience in municipal, county, state, or federal engineering or engineering consulting?

• Yes
• No

03
Are you familiar with industry guidelines and standards (MUTCD, IDOT Standard Specifications, etc.)?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have any experience reviewing, evaluating, or designing transportation related projects?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have experience preparing, implementing, and managing budgets, contracts, and capital improvement plans?

• Yes
• No

Required Question