Civil Engineer III

The City of Champaign offers an excellent career opportunity for a Civil Engineer III to work in the Environmental Section of the Public Works Department, Engineering Division. 

The City of Champaign, Illinois, is a vibrant community in east Central, Illinois.  Home to the University of Illinois, Champaign is growing with new subdivisions, high-tech commercial and retail developments, and has experienced a rebirth of its Downtown and Campustown areas, providing new businesses and urban living opportunities.  Champaign has a high-quality built environment with attractive lifestyle amenities such as a short commute time; affordable living; close proximity to major Midwest cities such as Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis; access to award winning public transportation; beautiful parks and public trail system; plus all of the cultural and diverse opportunities that come with living in a renowned Big Ten university town.

Responsibilities of Position

Duties for this position include (but are not limited to): overseeing the design, construction, management, and operation of large stormwater infrastructure improvement projects in coordination with a project team; planning and budgeting of stormwater improvements; construction observation; measurement and documentation of construction materials and quantities; communicating with contractors, project partners, and property owners; and supervision of engineering technicians.

The annual starting salary range is $88,170 - $100,378, depending on qualifications, plus an excellent fringe benefits package.  Applications must be submitted online by Sunday, December 12, 2021. 

The City’s mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. The following values guide our work: Personal Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork, Results.  The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university and at least six years of experience as a Civil Engineer – OR - Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university and four years of experience.
• Professional Engineer registration in the State of Illinois or in another state with the ability to obtain Illinois registration within six months of hire.
• Availability to work outside of normal work hours as needed.
• Experience with field surveying, construction plans and specifications, construction standards, and construction observation.
• Current, valid state-issued driver's license and a good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an applicable branch of Civil Engineering, Business or Public Administration.
• Previous municipal, county, state or Federal engineering experience.
• Customer service experience with engineering project management and delivery.
• Experience supervising the work of a team or work unit.
• Previous project management experience (e.g., planning, cost estimating, budgeting, and managing) with public stormwater/drainage infrastructure improvement projects.
• Basic knowledge of engineering specific software (e.g., CAD, GIS, etc.).

Drug screening will be required.