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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Position of:

CIVIL ENGINEER I

Public Works Dept / Engineering Division Salary information: The annual salary range for this position is $81,354.88 - $106,427.53. The starting salary pay range is $81,354.88 - $89,693.76 (DOQ). Brief Description As a valued member of the Engineering Div. team, you will direct the preparation of of

Duties:

design, plans, and specifications for the construction of Village improvement projects such as street resurfacing, street, ailey, bike path, and parking lot paving, rehabiiitation and installation of sewer and water mains, stormwater management, and lead water service replacement; Responsible for the coordination of projects with outside agencies; Makes engineering computations in the performance of topographic, cross section, and other engineering work; Conducts field inspection and resolves problems by visiting site to understand scope and makes recommendations for solutions.; Prepares, analyzes, and reviews engineering reports and writes summary reports; Make sketches, either preliminary to additional survey work, or as a guide to technicians; Under supervision, works directly with contractors in construction-related discussions and problem resolution; Records data, prepares records, and maintains requisite divisional files; Assists other departments by reviewing and processing back-up information to be incorporated into reports; Responds to citizen requests and provides recommendations; Performs other work-related duties, as assigned. Recfuired Training and Valid Driver's License; Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required; Ability to

Knowledge:

obtain Professional Engineer license in Illinois desirable; Previous Municipal engineering experience a plus; Working knowledge of the methods and standards of construction and land survey nomendature, engineering maps, records and drafting nomenclature and symbols, and construction methods and materials; Demonstrated ski!) in using a variety of engineering and survey instruments, in making engineering computations, and in preparing plans and sketches; Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; Strong attention to detail; Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) applications; Ability to follow al! safety rules and regulations of the Village.

Application Process:

Interested parties should submit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references by Friday, August 7, 2026, to: Village of Skokie Human Resources Division, 5127 Oakton St, Skokie, It 60077, or email to Human.

Resources(a)skokie.ora,

Application Deadline:

Friday, August 7, 2026 The Village of Skokie is an Equal Opportunity Employer 640355 VILLAGE

OF SKOKIE, ILUNOIS

Job Description Created:

May 2026 JOB

IDENTIFICATION

Position Title:

CIVIL ENGINEER I

Salary Range:

A 220 FLSA

Exempt Department:

Public Works Division:

Engineering Reports to:

Director of Engineering Supervises:

None

JOB PURPOSE

Under general supervision directs the preparation of design, plans and specifications for the construction of Village improvement projects such as street resurfacing, street paving, afiey paving, bike path paving, parking iot paving, rehabilitation and instaiiation of sewer and water mains, stormwater management and lead water service replacement. Responsible for the coordination of the projects with outside agencies and latest technical development.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Makes engineering computations in the performance of topographic, cross section, and other engineering work Conducts field inspections Prepares, analyzes, and reviews engineering reports and writes summary reports Make sketches, either preliminary to additional survey work, or as a guide to technicians Assists other Vitlage departments such as Community Planning / Economic Vitality and Public Works with engineering issues related to infrastructure maintenance and improvements Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and blueprints Resolves field problems by visiting site to understand scope of problem and makes recommendations for solutions 640886 Prepare contract plans, specifications and cost estimates; assist with bidding projects Manage projects and contractors; review and approve invoices and pay requests Assist Engineering Technicians, Senior Technicians, Civil Engineer II and Capital Projects Manager as needed

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Under supervision, works directly with contractors in construction-related discussions and problem resolution Records data, prepares records, and maintains requisite divisional files Assists other departments by reviewing and processing back-up information to be incorporated into reports investigates citizen requests and provides recommendations

KNOWLEDGE /SKILLS /ABILITIES

Working knowledge of the methods and standards of construction and iand survey nomenclature Working knowledge of engineering maps, records and drafting nomendature and symbols Working knowledge of construction methods and materials Working skill in using a variety of engineering and survey instruments, in making engineering computations, and in preparing plans and sketches Excellent written and verbal communication skills Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) applications Ability to follow all safety rules and regulations of the Village

EDUCATION

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TRAINING / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required Ability to obtain Professional Engineer license in Illinois desirable Municipal experience a plus 640886 OTHER

NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS/UCENSES A

valid Driver's License is required.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The duties performed by this position are representative of "light work" with frequent exertion of 10 pounds of force but occasionally wil! lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The work is both indoor and outdoor environment. In an office-type area, that is quiet except for office/communications equipment background noises. Employee may be required to visit other Village office locations as well as other public/private sites throughout Skokie. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequentiy required to sit, talk, listen, hear the normal range of sounds; use hands to handle or fee! objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ciose vision for proofreading documents and ability to adjust focus while working on hardware.