Assistant Village Engineer - Civil Design

Description

An exciting opportunity is available to join Gewalt Hamilton Associates (GHA), an employee-owned, multi-faceted civil engineering and land surveying company that has built a reputation of civil engineering with a personal approach. We are seeking an Assistant Village Engineer to join our growing Civil Design team in Vernon Hills, IL.

How you will make an impact:

The Assistant Village Engineer will report to the Division Director and will be responsible for assisting our Village Engineers in the management responsibility of our Municipal Engineering Clients. The ideal applicant will have extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, excellent customer service skills, strong written and oral communication skills,  prepare understand and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications, and other documents. This role is an exempt, salary, position. We offer a hybrid work environment. 

Responsibilities:

•  Provide staff support to a variety of boards and commissions including the presenting of projects and programs at public meetings; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering.
• Oversee and review the plans of consulting engineers and private contractors; recommend adjustments of engineering designs; ensure compliance with specifications; and applicable Village codes, State and Federal requirements.
• Coordinate assigned activities with consultants, engineers, developers, contractors, other Village departments and divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; provide consultation and advice on construction projects.
• Prepare progress reports on projects under construction; maintain records of changes and field notes.
• Conduct various engineering studies and prepare reports.
• Effectively interact with the citizens of municipal clients in responding to requests for services and enforcement of Village ordinances, when required.
• Act as the Village Engineer as necessary.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Why GHA?

Join our dynamic team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional growth. We offer generous Paid Time Off (PTO), seven paid holidays, and additional floating holidays. New parents can take advantage of our Parental Leave, while our Educational Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement programs empower you to continue your education and advance your career. Our health and well-being are our priority, which is why we provide robust health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with FSA and HSA spending accounts. Secure your future with our 401k Profit Sharing, Bonus Programs, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). For added peace of mind, we offer Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage, and Legal insurance. With our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more, we are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Join us and be a part of a team that values and invests in you!

Qualifications

What you will bring to Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Illinois or obtain it within 6 months of hire. 

Experience:

• Have a valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Have at least 4 years of civil engineering experience and 2 years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with Microstation/GEOPAK and/or AutoCAD/Civil 3D
• Must be able to collaborate with other team members and have good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Independently identify, evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering criteria and standards across engineering disciplines.
• Manage project schedules and train engineers and/or technicians on projects.
• Self-starting, detail-oriented individual with organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Visit project sites to troubleshoot complex construction issues and be able to effectively communicate desired outcomes.
• Complete engineering tasks with limited oversight and seek feedback at appropriate periods of work under the supervision and mentoring of project managers.
• Work in a team setting with other team members within all divisions of the company.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines.
• Responsible for maintaining technical knowledge through completion of various training initiatives; attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, and attending in-house systems/management training.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be honored to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions.

• May require occasional bending and lifting up to 50 pounds. 
• May require periodic travel up to 30%.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:
GHA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000