Assistant City Engineer

Minimum qualifications: The City of Crest Hill is seeking an experienced and collaborative engineering professional to serve as its new Assistant City Engineer. This newly created position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing Engineering Department. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping an organization because the City is committed to economic development, including the development of the new state-of-the-art Illinois correction facility campus and major infrastructure investment with the City’s switch to a new water supply being provided by the Grand Prairie Water Commission. Join a Thriving Community Located in Will County, approximately 40 miles southwest of Chicago, Crest Hill is a growing, financially sound community with a strong municipal team and a commitment to continuous improvement. The City operates with a professional management structure, an engaged Mayor and City Council, and a workforce dedicated to responsive public service. Crest Hill’s $50 million budget, AA bond rating, low debt, and healthy reserves reflect the City’s financial strength.

Position Overview: As Assistant City Engineer, you will work closely with the City’s Director of Engineering, learning the City’s systems and infrastructure, and coordinating major projects, while developing potential for future professional advancement. The City of Crest Hill operates under a City Administrator form of government, with the Mayor and City Council establishing policy. The Engineering Department, who works directly under the City Administrator and closely with other departments, including Public Works, is a core component of service delivery, ensuring safe streets, reliable utilities, effective stormwater management and forward-looking infrastructure solutions for residents and businesses.

Key Responsibilities: Assist the Director of Engineering to manage, plan, and implement the capital improvement program and development review programs. Coordinate with management and City staff completing development reviews including managing processes and timelines. Ensure the accurate review of plans and completion of reports for residential and commercial private development projects for compliance with City design standards, state regulations and municipal codes. Ensure the accurate review and approval of right-of-way permits for both City and non-City projects. Coordinate with management and City staff on completing Capital Improvement Projects, including providing engineering and construction management.

Ideal Candidate: Bachelor’s degree in accredited Civil Engineering program. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Illinois or ability to obtain registration is preferred. A minimum of 2+ years of professional level Civil Engineering work experience is required, with a minimum of 5+ years’ experience preferred. Valid Drivers license and the ability to travel to various construction sites. Desired Knowledge and SkillsProven work experience as a designer, construction inspector or similar role is preferred. Ability to read and understand civil roadway and pump station plans and project specifications. Knowledge of complex and modern civil engineering as applied to municipal Public Works projects and developments. Ability to coordinate, manage, and track multiple projects activities on several projects concurrently. Skilled in managing design and construction of capital improvement projects including budget, schedule, scope, and project risks.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements: Full-time position; generally Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week. Work hours may vary; early mornings, evenings, and weekends, as necessitated by project or emergency. Work performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Physical work requires standing, walking, and driving, ability to navigate construction site; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.