Civil Engineer

JobID: 421 Position Type: Civil Service/Full-Time/Non-Bargaining Unit Date Posted: 5/15/2023 Location: Urbana Public Works Department Join Our Team! Civil Engineer Typical starting salaries: I - $52,053.
44 - $67,669.
47 II - $63,767.
70 - $82,898.
01 III - $73,007 - $96,735.
13 The position will be filled at the Civil Engineer I, II or III level dependent upon the qualifications of the successful candidate.
Full-time, Exempt Department/Division: Public Works Department Position Summary: The City of Urbana is pleased to offer an exceptional opportunity as Civil Engineer.
This position performs various engineering tasks and duties as assigned, with primary responsibilities related to project management and implementation of the City’s capital improvement projects with streets, sewers, bridges, pathways, lights, signs, and signals.
Incumbent is involved in managing the planning, design, and construction engineering services performed by consultants, as well as managing the construction work performed by contractors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Collects and analyzes field data, researches property histories and old project plans, prepares technical reports and cost estimates, and recommends improvements; Designs and prepares plans, specifications, contract documents, and estimates of cost and monitors construction and maintenance of municipal infrastructure projects; Monitors construction of contract work to ensure work is performed in compliance with contract plans and specifications and required quality is obtained; measures quantities and prepares pay estimates; Supervises work of survey parties, observing and recording data, establishing line and grade control; Prepares documentation and facilitates acquisition of easements and rights-of-way; Maintains files on correspondence and documentation on projects; Maintains effective relations with governmental officials, community leaders, citizens, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), Village of Savoy, City of Champaign, University of Illinois, Champaign County, adjacent rural townships, the Urbana Park District, Urbana School District 116, Illinois American Water, Ameren, various communication utility companies, engineering consultants, contractors, and other City departments; Provides technical support to various City departments; Handles requests for information, service or complaints over the phone, via electronic or regular mail and in person, or makes referrals to appropriate staff in a concerned manner that reflects an effort to be helpful while at the same time acting responsibly on behalf of the City of Urbana; all calls are promptly returned; Serves as a Public Works Department/Engineering Division representative on special intergovernmental and interagency committees, when necessary; Investigates problems, designing improvements, and preparing construction plans; Monitors construction of municipal infrastructure type projects; Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required / Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field from an Accreditation Board for Technology, Inc.
(ABET)/Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) accredited program.
A degree in agricultural engineering may be considered depending on the courses taken and major emphasis.
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering examination and registration as an Engineering Intern in the State of Illinois or in another state with the ability to reciprocate with Illinois within six months of beginning employment.
Possess or obtain a valid State of Illinois Class D driver’s license within fifteen (15) days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous internship or cooperative education experience in municipal, county, state, or federal engineering, or engineering consulting is preferred For a full list of duties and required qualifications, please see the attached job description.
Benefit Package: The City of Urbana is pleased to offer a generous and wide-ranging employee benefit package to eligible employees.
Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave; tuition reimbursement, two options for health insurance effective on your start date, and numerous voluntary insurance options.
For more information, please refer to the benefits summary on www.
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Attach a current resume and cover letter detailing your interest and experience.
Any attachments added to this application must be submitted in PDF or JPEG format.
Documents submitted in any other format will not be considered.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by June 12, 2023.
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Selection Process: This Civil Service examination process will establish an open competitive register to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within approximately the next two years; this register may be extended or voided as needed by the Civil Service Commission.
Questions may be directed to Tamra Lighty, Human Resources Coordinator, at: tjlighty@urbanaillinois.
us or call (217) 384-6293.
The City of Urbana provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities; if you need information, please contact the Human Resources Division at the number or e-mail above.
What happens after I submit my application? You will be contacted by e-mail regarding your status once a decision has been made in the selection process.
Once you apply, almost all communication regarding the status of your application will be by email through the City's applicant management platform, so please add the domain "@applitrack.
com" to your address book to prevent any emails from going to your Spam/Junk folder The Organization The City of Urbana, founded in 1833 and the county seat of Champaign County, is a home-rule municipality situated in east central Illinois, approximately 135 miles south of Chicago and 45 miles west of the Indiana border.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the state's flagship university, is located in both Urbana and Urbana's twin city of Champaign.
Urbana's population is estimated at 38,336 and 11.
9 square miles are within the City boundaries.
The City is led by Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin and operates under the mayor-aldermanic form of government.
On average, Urbana employs 260 full-time personnel.
For more information about the City of Urbana, visit: www.
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About the Urbana Community Award-winning dining.
Cutting-edge technology.
World-class education.
Gigabit-speed fiber network.
Urbana is a city where artists, thinkers, and innovators thrive.
And we’re just getting started! Urbana boasts a history built on innovation.
From the famed Morrow Plots, a National Historic Landmark, to the groundbreaking research conducted every day on the flagship campus of the University of Illinois, Urbana embraces creative thinking and diversity to drive innovation and advancement.
We’re connected to each other and the world thanks to an award-winning mass transit district, Amtrak rail, a regional airport, and three major interstates.
Prefer to get around on two wheels? We are proud to be the first Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community in Illinois.
Our West Urbana neighborhood has been named of the 10 Great Neighborhoods in America by the American Planning Association, and together with our twin city Champaign, we’ve been recognized as the Greatest Food Town in the Midwest by Midwest Living Magazine, as well as an AARP Age-Friendly Community.
Led by Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin, Urbana’s progressive values include civic engagement, celebrating entrepreneurs and innovators, smart growth, and transparent governance.
Award-winning schools, outstanding parks, a mosaic of diverse and engaged neighborhoods, a robust array of businesses located throughout the city, and reliable public services committed to the best possible quality of life for residents serve to make Urbana a great place for all to thrive.
The City of Urbana Welcomes Diversity! We foster an environment that values and encourages mutual respect, inclusion of all people, and utilizing differences and similarities as an organizational asset.
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