Job Requirements

Candidates shall meet the minimum qualifications of 605 ILCS 5/5-201:

  • Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois
  • At least two (2) years of experience in civil and highway engineering or in the construction and maintenance of streets or Highways or both
  • Receive a satisfactory grade on the examination for the position of County Engineer as administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation
  • Possess and maintain a valid State of Illinois driver’s license

Other Requirements

  • Possession of or access to an automobile to perform required work outside of the office

Preferred Qualifications

Additional preferred qualifications are as follows:

  • Proficient computer and technology skills in word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and internet research
  • Ability to interpret laws, policies, procedures, plan documents, contract language, material designs, material testing, and other relevant documents for state and federally funded projects.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and to deal with abstract and concrete variables.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with the public, county officials, departments, offices, and staff; and to prepare clearly written correspondence that may involve complex engineering, construction, and/or maintenance information
  • Ability to perform tasks with a very high level of accuracy.
  • Possess and strong business and administrative background
  • Ability to work with a wide variety of public and private stakeholders
  • Training certifications in applicable IDOT and FHWA areas
  • Budgeting, accounting and bookkeeping experience

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