Engineer - Project Manager

Salary: $69,154.00 - $109,723.00 Annually
Location : Libertyville, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 29028
Department: Division of Transportation
Opening Date: 05/18/2023
Closing Date: 2/1/2024 11:59 PM Central
General Description
Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation, an excellent benefit package and career growth opportunities? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.
Becoming a Principal Engineer/Project Manager at the Lake County Division of Transportation will allow you to manage complex transportation projects and help deliver the Division's $800M 5-year Transportation Improvement Program. Your day will consist of managing consultants to ensure project scope, cost, and schedules are maintained and you will work with project stakeholders including internal Division staff, municipalities, townships, residents, and businesses, to ensure successful project delivery. This is an office position, with regular hours of work Monday through Friday, from 8:00am - 4:30pm. Alternative work schedules are available including varying start times and remote work opportunities.
Essential Functions

• Lead engineering consultant team to control project schedule and cost
• Provide technical guidance and oversight of project development process
• Manage the internal QA/QC review of project documents and plans
• Coordinate with residents and project stakeholders
• Occasional field work and public meeting attendance

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

• Working knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering
• Thorough understanding of IDOT's Phase I and Phase II process for local, state, and federally funded projects
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective problem solving ability for complex engineering issues
• Can work well both individually and as a member of a team
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with various stakeholders

Education and Other Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a major in Civil Engineering
• Possession of a certificate as a Licensed Professional Engineer issued by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation Preferred.
• Requires two years of engineering experience
• Possession of a valid Driver's License, supplemented by a satisfactory driving record
• Requires possession of a license denoting registration as an Engineer-in-Training under the Illinois Professional Engineering Act

Physical Requirements
Requires light work involving standing or walking some of the time, exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular basis, and moderate dexterity in operating machinery, tools, or office equipment
Supplemental Information
Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit our page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employees who meet eligibility requirements will have access to Lake County's competetive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plans, transportation, and so much more!
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