Civil Engineer - Complex Projects

Becoming a Civil Engineer of Complex Projects 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. 

• 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.

• 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, required.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License, supplemented by a satisfactory driving record, required.
• No prior experience is required, but some experience or internships are preferred. 
• Possession of a license denoting registration as an Engineer-in-Training under the Illinois Professional Engineering Act, preferred. 
• Possession of a certificate as a Licensed Professional Engineer issued by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation, preferred.

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.

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit our Prospective Employee 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 (EOE).

Salary : $73,131 - $93,172