Principal Civil Engineer

2 weeks ago


Decatur, Illinois, United States DeKalb County Full time

Salary Range: $71,505 - $110,835

Eligibility: Only DeKalb County Employees May Apply

Purpose of Classification:

The primary objective of this classification is to oversee a team of engineers executing professional civil engineering tasks in support of capital initiatives, plan evaluations, and various infrastructure construction and maintenance projects. The focus will be on developing designs and addressing engineering challenges, with project types and assignments varying based on the designated department.

Essential Functions:

The following responsibilities are typical for this position. The exclusion of specific duties does not preclude them from this classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this role. Additional responsibilities may be required and assigned.

  1. Directs and organizes daily work activities of the assigned team or colleagues; collaborates with supervisors to obtain guidance on work assignments and priorities; structures tasks to ensure completion of assigned projects; monitors progress and inspects finished work; collaborates with colleagues, assists with complex issues, and provides technical guidance; aids in training and instructing team members on operational procedures and proper equipment usage; and supports supervision of team members by reporting issues and contributing to performance evaluations.
  2. Conducts and/or reviews modeling, planning, and engineering studies to support project analysis and design, providing technical assistance during construction; prepares detailed reports summarizing quantitative analyses and recommendations; reviews and verifies engineering calculations and analyses submitted by consulting engineers or internal engineering technicians.
  3. Performs a programming assessment to identify space, infrastructure, facility, and other project requirements; participates in developing lists of potential infrastructure improvement projects for inclusion in the capital investment plan for the program or division.
  4. Coordinates and reviews the work of contracted architects, engineers, city staff, and other project service providers; collaborates with contractors to implement necessary design modifications to comply with regulatory and project requirements; approves designs as appropriate.
  5. Completes reviews of civil engineering aspects of all site development plans to ensure adherence to applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards; evaluates the impact of proposed projects concerning traffic and transportation, drainage and stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulics, flood protection, grading and erosion control, zoning, and land use appropriateness; approves plans and issues permits or initiates necessary actions to rectify deviations or violations; collaborates with developers/engineers to modify plans for compliance.
  6. Facilitates communication among the owner, project manager, contractors, other governmental agencies, the public, and other stakeholders.
  7. Provides technical support to project managers and contract officers during the bidding phase of project design to assist in evaluating proposals and making recommendations for contract awards.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline is required; five years of civil engineering experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license; a professional Engineer license is mandatory.



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