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The City of West Chicago is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their team. The Senior Civil Engineer performs advanced professional engineering work in the planning, design, construction, and inspection of public infrastructure including streets, utilities, stormwater systems, wastewater collection systems, and related capital improvement projects. As the City of West Chicago continues to shift from new subdivision growth toward redevelopment, infrastructure reinvestment, and modernization of public systems, this position plays an important role in coordinating engineering review, managing public works construction projects, and supporting development-related infrastructure improvements. The position supervises and participates in the work of engineering staff, manages assigned capital and development projects, and provides technical assistance to the City Engineer and Public Works leadership.
Salary is $94,856 – $132,798 annually. Insurance benefits include a choice of PPO or HMO plans for medical, prescription, and vision coverage. Dental and basic life insurance coverage are employer-paid. The City participates in a Police Pension and the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for eligible employees. Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), deferred compensation plans (457b), supplemental life insurance for the employee and dependents, specialty insurance plan options, paid time off (e.g. sick, vacation, and personal time), health and wellness offerings, among other benefits.
Below lists some responsibilities of the position. To get full details and description, click on Apply Now.

• Assist with the coordination of construction work with contractors, property owners, developers and other city departments; schedule work activities and review requirements with contractors; assist in resolving disputes between inspectors and contractors.
• Provide engineering support services to the City Engineer or Assistant Public Works Director or Director of Public Works; provide assistance to public works staff in the interpretation of plans and specifications; resolve problems during all phases of construction.
• Oversee design and preparation of plans and specifications for construction projects; including surveying, design, right-of-way/easement requirements; overseeing the work of contractors, consultants and preparing cost estimates.
• Inspect the installation of water main improvements, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and street improvement projects for compliance with plans and specifications; prepare and maintain inspection records for all inspections performed.
• Report and document any deviations and/or discrepancies in plans; see that materials and equipment delivered to work site meet requirements and specifications; reject unsatisfactory work below city contract requirements.
• Oversee the performance of field activities, measurements, elevations and surveys; review and check adequacy and accuracy of computations, preliminary layout and design work from field and survey data. Perform construction documentation for compliance. Compile and compute date for contractors’ progress pay estimates.
• Oversee the review of as-built construction drawings and the timely completion and closeout of private development projects in accordance with City’s closeout procedures.