Lake County ยท 1 week ago
Principal Engineer - Construction
Libertyville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$45/hr - $51/hr
6+ years expLake County Illinois is seeking a Principal Engineer of Construction to oversee a variety of road, bridge, and transportation projects. The role involves inspecting contractor work, ensuring compliance with plans, and acting as the project representative for public and stakeholder communications.
GovernmentHealth CareInformation ServicesNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as department representative for engineering and construction projects
Perform field inspections ensuring compliance with approved plans and specifications then interacting with contractors to make any corrections necessary
Layout, check placement, and measure various transportation elements using equipment ranging from GPS survey equipment to measuring wheels and tape measures
Conduct field tests, such as subgrade testing for justification of unsuitable soil removal, and interpret the results of field tests on asphalt and concrete materials performed by the contractor or Materials staff
File reports daily, weekly, and periodically concerning project status and quantities of completed work using various construction software
Interact with Finance to pay contractors in a timely manner
Oversee project safety in various ways to ensure a safe work zone for the public
Oversee environmental compliance in various ways to ensure proper sediment and erosion control per various permits
Investigate citizen complaints related to our construction and recommend solutions
Interact with contractors and project stakeholders to resolve any construction concerns
Review preliminarily designed plans, checking math, and making comments for improvement before they are issued for construction
All other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires the application of professional engineering principles and practices to moderately difficult engineering projects
Knowledge or experience in the following areas would be beneficial: Transportation, Construction, Drainage, Surveying, Structures, Geotechnical, Erosion Control, Concrete, Asphalt, CAD (experience with MicroStation, GEOPAK, OpenRoads or Trimble survey equipment a plus), Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others
Effective problem solving and analytical skills for complex engineering issues
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, State and municipal representatives, contractors, consultants, utility companies, and members of the public
Can work well both individually and as a member of a team
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a major in Civil Engineering, required
Possession of a valid Driver's License, supplemented by a satisfactory driving record, required
Requires 6 years of prior experience
Possession of a license denoting registration as an Engineer-in-Training under the Illinois Professional Engineering Act, required
Possession of a certificate as a Licensed Professional Engineer issued by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation, required
Perform moderate work involving walking, standing, stooping and lifting frequently
Ability to lift between 20 and 50 pounds of equipment and materials
Moderate dexterity to use tools in the field, operate survey equipment and office equipment
Able to work in all types of weather conditions and terrain found in Lake County
Benefits
Paid overtime
Company
Lake County
Lake County is located in northeastern Illinois, with Lake Michigan to the east, Wisconsin to the north and the City of Chicago to the south.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Blanding
Chief Information Officer
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