Principal Engineer/Permit Manager

Salary: $93,172.00 Annually
Location : Libertyville, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 02417
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 02/19/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

General Description

Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation, an excellent benefit package and career growth opportunities? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.

Lake County Public Works is a sewer and water provider to 40% of Lake County residents and owns, operates, and maintains more than 750 miles of pipe, three water reclamation facilities, more than 100 pump stations, an excess flow facility and a 1-mile-long levee. This Public Works position is to oversee the Department's annual and long-term capital improvement program.
Essential Functions

• Coordinate timelines and deadlines, as well as managing consultant relationships and contracts.
• Oversee the permitting process for the department.
• Track procurement process compliance, conduct budgetary oversight, create County Board agenda items, and log financial assets.
• Manage design and construction of Department projects.
• Coordinate field inspection and construction management oversight of projects.
• Align resources with projects and ensure consistent application of standards and processes.
• Investigate, review, plan and design construction and maintenance of various aspects of Public Works infrastructure improvements.
• Gather, organize, and analyze data or information related to assigned projects.
• Organize project documentation, schedule, and conduct meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

• Requires strong communication skills.
• Requires thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles.
• Requires over 4 years of related experience in professional engineering design and construction administration, as is knowledge of public water supplies, sanitary sewer systems and/or water reclamation facilities.
• Requires comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering related to the preparation of plans and specifications for a wide variety of projects.

Education and/or Other Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, construction or municipal engineering.
• Requires a certificate as a Registered Professional Engineer issued by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
• Possession of a valid driver's license

Physical Requirements:

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, stretching, or lifting.

Supplemental Information
Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit ourpage to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
The County offers an extensive benefits package to eligible employees including health, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plans, and so much more! Below are resources for the County's current benefits.

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