The DuPage Water Commission (DWC), operator of the second largest waterworks system in Illinois, is seeking a Project Engineer to manage a wide variety of projects critical to providing essential water service to the 1M citizens and businesses within DuPage County.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate, review, and supervise the creation of design drawings and documents of proposed facilities, bid solicitation processes, and bid reports and recommendations.
- Coordinate project scheduling and budgeting for the CIP.
- With the assistance of Legal Counsel and other consultants, position will be responsible for developing contracts and technical specifications for department projects.
- Supervise the activities of consultants and contractors working for the Commission and provide reports and recommendations to the Manager of Engineering & CIP.
- Assist in the preparation of items for monthly board meetings and provide reports as requested.
- Propose items for inclusion in annual budget and Five-Year CIP.
Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:
Education:
- A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited school is required.
Experience:
- Three to five years of experience in municipal infrastructure design, construction, and operation with emphasis on construction management.
- Minimum three years of experience in construction project administration.
Licensing Requirements:
- Must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license.
- Illinois Class C water license preferred, but not required.
- Possession of EIT/FE and ability to procure a PE license within 5 years is desired.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Advanced knowledge of engineering and construction disciplines and the ability to understand cross-discipline interactions.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing calmly, professionally, and effectively with consultants, contractors, customers, and the public.
- Knowledge of computer-based software programs such as word-processing, spreadsheets, project scheduling, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and AutoCAD.
- Knowledge of and experience with cathodic protection systems is desirable.
Working Hours and Benefits:
- Full-time, exempt position, forty (40) hours per week minimum (in-person/onsite) though, as a condition of employment, this position is expected to be available to work any hours, including those outside normal business hours, as required by the Manager of Engineering & CIP, General Manager or their authorized representative.
- Competitive paid-time-off benefits, including vacation, personal and sick time.
- Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension participation.
- Optional 457 Retirement Saving Plan participation.
- PPO Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, and Life Insurance.
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program.
- Payment of professional licensing fees, continuing education, and training.
- Compensation/Hiring Range: $90,000-$120,000, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to hr@dpwc.org. Candidates selected for an interview will be required to complete a DuPage Water Commission employment application.
For the full job description associated with this opportunity, please visit the DWC website at www.dpwc.org/employment-opportunities.
