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Assistant Village Engineer

Terra Engineering Ltd
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2025

Job Description

Job Description

We are TERRA Engineering, Ltd.

We are seeking an experienced civil engineer to join a dynamic in-house village engineering team at major southwest suburban municipality. The role will be full time on-site reporting directly to the Village Engineer at our Client’s Village Hall.

You Will

  • Prepare plans, specifications and bid documents for various infrastructure projects.
  • Oversee the Villages MFT program.
  • Performs construction oversight and administration. Assures conformance with plans and specifications and advises appropriate personnel of variances needing correction.
  • Interact with the residents to respond to inquiries and aid in developing solutions related to their concerns.
  • Maintains detailed project documentation.
  • Conducts site investigations.
  • Assists with conducting investigations, analyses for technical reports and grants.
  • Assists with the budgetary planning process and provides technical expertise and analysis for the Capital Improvement Program.
  • Assists with the management of outside regulatory agency permits and coordinates with such agencies.
  • Provide technical support in various stages of project, including preliminary design, final design and contract documentation including cost estimates and specifications.
  • Develop memorandums and other written technical documents.
  • Assist with review plans, specifications, and bid packages.
  • Support projects by attending meetings and interacting with agency officials, and contractors.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by Village needs.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to assigned area of responsibility, prepare understand and interpret engineering construction plans, specifications and other contract documents.
  • Excellent customer service skills, strong written and oral communication skills, and good time-management skills.
  • Five years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience with demonstrated supervisory experience.
  • Experience in conducting research including gathering data, analyzing information, preparing reports, and making formal presentations.
  • Organized, self-motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in municipal engineering.
  • Illinois Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or have “Engineer in Training” or “Fundamentals of Engineering” certification.
  • Minimum of one year of leadership and / or supervisory experience.
  • Experience with a municipal government is strongly preferred.
  • About TERRA Engineering

    Founded in 1992, TERRA Engineering, Ltd. (TERRA) is a woman-owned, full-service engineering firm that also offers Landscape Architecture and Land Surveying expertise. We provide quality services for client-specific solutions within scope, budget, and schedule. TERRA’s mission is to become the Professional Service firm of choice by empowering our employees to be innovative and socially responsible while achieving sustainable and profitable growth.

    Our multi-disciplinary team brings robust knowledge and diverse experience to our clients’ projects, while also providing innovative and sustainable solutions. Continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration are at the core of TERRA’s culture. We strive to create an environment in which all can comfortably and authentically express their thoughts and ideas and effectively engage with the organization. Each member of our team is an important part of TERRA’s success!

    TERRA Provides :

  • Major medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) and profit-sharing
  • Public transportation reimbursement for travel to and from the office (Chicago-based employees)
  • Bonus program
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Professional development
  • A team of creative and talented individuals to work alongside
  • TERRA is committed to equal employment opportunity. In accordance with EEO laws at the federal, state, and local levels, TERRA considers applicants for employment regardless of race (including associated hairstyles), color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, genetic information, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, order of protection status, pregnancy, arrest record, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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