https://careers.nspe.org Latest NSPE Job Board Jobs Sat, 09 May 2026 09:48:36 Z https://careers.nspe.org/jobs/rss/22224221/junior-project-manager-civil-engineer https://careers.nspe.org/jobs/rss/22224221/junior-project-manager-civil-engineer Oak Brook, Illinois, Ready to build your career at one of the nation’s leading real estate development companies? InSite Real Estate is seeking a passionate, skilled Project Manager, (Junior), to join our Project Development Group. InSite is a quality-driven, growth-centered real estate development company committed to helping our employees excel through challenging but rewarding projects, competitive benefits, and charting their own career paths. Who We Are InSite Real Estate is a nationally recognized commercial real estate development company based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Since our founding in 1988, InSite Real Estate has completed over 650 industrial, office, and retail projects in over 45 states across the nation. Throughout our decades of experience developing, owning, and operating tenant-driven investment property, we have worked on projects ranging from 2,000 SF to 2.6 million SF in size, and $1 million to $250 million in value. Our commitment to quality, integrity, and the growth of each of our employees makes InSite Real Estate an ideal place to accelerate your career. At InSite, we believe that individual growth and satisfaction lead to company growth, and we are committed to our employees’ success and professional development. InSite’s fast-paced, collaborative, and fun company culture makes it a great place to work, and as one of the nation’s leading real estate development companies, InSite is a financially strong, stable, and reliable employer. Primary Responsibilities Participate with the Project Principal, Managing Director – Retail, and Director of Construction on the site plan, budget model, and schedule for potential new developments. Assist with site investigations documenting pre-construction conditions. Identify any potential issues that may incur additional project costs to overcome (e.g., grading, storm water quality or quantity control, wetlands, floodplains, easements, access, utilities, entitlements). Maintain critical dates, schedule, and document management to track the due diligence/inspection process. Review and analyze project documents including construction plans and specifications, due diligence documents, utility agreements, and municipal code. Familiarity with permitting and entitlement. Travel required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in  civil engineering required. Qualified candidates without the relevant experience will have the opportunity for training and practical learning. 0 to 3 years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering, site planning, and land development preferred. Knowledge of site planning, site engineering, and storm water design and management. Knowledge of site development (i.e. conceptual site planning, entitlements, due diligence, engineering). Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and MS Project is preferred. Working knowledge of MS Visio, Site Ops, SketchUp, and Yardi is a plus. Local candidates only. Benefits Generous paid vacation and sick time. Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (short and long term). 401(k) plan with 5% match and immediate vesting. Voluntary benefit offerings: critical illness, accident insurance, hospital stay and pet insurance. Flexible spending accounts including dependent care. Opportunities to increase earnings through our annual incentive bonus. Fitness center on-site & discount membership to Lifetime Oakbrook. Company-paid cell phone. Personal financial planning services. Exciting and collaborative culture. Limitless opportunities for professional growth.     Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:16:56 -0400 https://careers.nspe.org/jobs/rss/22198463/assistant-city-engineer-city-of-elgin-il https://careers.nspe.org/jobs/rss/22198463/assistant-city-engineer-city-of-elgin-il Elgin, Illinois, City of Elgin, IL (pop. 115,000). The City of Elgin is seeking an experienced and collaborative engineering professional to serve as its new Assistant City Engineer. This newly created position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing engineering department within one of Illinois’ largest cities. Elgin has a resilient history and strong, diverse community that continues to embody a desire for an even brighter future. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping an organization with a commitment to economic development and major infrastructure investment. Situated along the scenic Fox River approximately 38 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, Elgin is a dynamic and diverse city with convenient access to major regional transportation corridors, including Interstate 90, providing direct connectivity to Chicago and the broader metropolitan area, and U.S. Route 20 (U.S. Grant Memorial Highway). Founded in 1835, Elgin has evolved from an agricultural river town and manufacturing hub into a fast-growing city. Elgin offers a compelling mix of urban amenities, cultural and arts opportunities, and suburban livability. Residents enjoy a vibrant downtown, access to the Fox River, an extensive park and trail system, and convenient access to three Metra stations and Pace local bus services. The City of Elgin operates under a Council–Manager form of government, with the Mayor and City Council establishing policy direction and the City Manager overseeing day-to-day operations. The Engineering Department is a core component of service delivery, ensuring safe streets, reliable utilities, effective stormwater management, and forward-looking infrastructure solutions for residents and businesses. This position reports directly to the Public Services Director. This role has supervisory responsibility, overseeing other members of the engineering team. Key Responsibilities: Lead development review, right-of-way permitting, and acceptance of public improvements to support safe, compliant growth. Plan, design, and manage public works and utility projects within the City’s Capital Improvement Program. Oversee engineering plans, cost estimates, bid documents, consultant contracts, and construction inspection. Supervise and mentor Engineering Division staff and coordinate projects across departments and agencies. Serve as a technical expert in transportation, stormwater, water, and sanitary sewer systems. Engage with developers, contractors, the public, and City Council as a professional engineering representative. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or closely related field required. Five (5) years or more of professional civil engineering experience, preferably in municipal infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, development review, or capital project management. The City is highly open to considering candidates from the private sector who can demonstrate relevant experience and an understanding of public sector operations and regulatory requirements. Licensed State of Illinois Professional Engineer (P.E.), or ability to obtain through reciprocity within six (6) months of hire. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat. Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Ideal Candidate The City seeks an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking engineering professional who: Possesses strong knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices in a municipal context. Has a proven track record of managing public infrastructure projects, including design, cost estimating, construction oversight, and grant management. Is a confident communicator, comfortable presenting technical information to elected officials, boards, and residents. Demonstrates strong leadership and supervisory skills, fostering teamwork and professional development among staff. Exercises sound judgment and discretion, balancing technical requirements with community needs and expectations. Brings innovative, sustainable approaches to stormwater management, transportation, and capital planning. Has familiarity with a CAD system and NaviLine, or another similar financial enterprise system. Compensation and Benefits: The full salary range is $122,000 - $196,000 +/- DOQ. Residency is not required. The City of Elgin offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: potential for limited remote work capabilities; paid vacation, sick, holiday time; BCBSIL PPO/HMO health insurance; dental insurance, life insurance, eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave; optional 457(b) deferred compensation plans; flex spending (FSA) options; professional development budget; fitness center; and Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension eligibility. How to Apply: Apply online at www.GovHRjobs.com with a resume and cover letter by the application deadline of May 15, 2026. Confidential inquiries may be directed to Ashley Eccles at 847-380-3240 x134. The City of Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:33:29 -0400 https://careers.nspe.org/jobs/rss/22256791/senior-engineer-bridge-testing https://careers.nspe.org/jobs/rss/22256791/senior-engineer-bridge-testing Homewood, Illinois, Job Summary The Senior Engineer, Bridge Testing is responsible for managing, supervising and executing the bridge testing and remote monitoring programs, using various state-of-the-art field-testing methodologies and technologies. Moreover, the incumbent is responsible for research and development (R&D) of bridge testing and monitoring instrumentation, methodology, and safety improvement, either solely in-house or in collaboration with third-party developers, suppliers, providers, academic institutions or government and industry research agencies. The role provides timely information based on test results that are pertinent to decision making concerning slow order on bridges, subdivision load limits, acquisition of new railway locomotives and freight cars, and capacity rating procedure revisions for maintaining, strengthening, or replacing the bridge structures. Main Responsibilities Bridge Testing ·       Manage and review long-term strain gauge and acoustic emission bridge testing and bridge health monitoring programs ·       Plan, organize, and execute the annual bridge testing and monitoring programs ·       Coordinate with consultants and other CN departments to complete the program safely including establishing service procurement contracts ·       Lead field operations ·       Analyze test results and carry out structural analysis of the tested structures ·       Make appropriate recommendations on repair, strengthening, and replacement options based on test results ·       Provide relevant information to support management decisions ·       Research and  implement improvements on bridge testing and monitoring methodology, equipment and technology ·       Liaise on external collaboration with third-party developers, suppliers, providers, academic institutions or government and industry research agencies ·       Review and assess new technologies for adaptation to internal bridge testing and monitoring improvements Structural Assessment ·       Analyze and rate various bridge spans on the network in accordance with CN and American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) guidelines ·       Ensure requested assessments involved thorough review of the most current drawings and inspection reports ·       Establish appropriate restrictions based on sound establishment of safe               load-carrying capacity of the structure ·       Provide Assessment Reports with recommendations for bridge maintenance, strengthening, and replacement requirements as well as outline consequences for inaction Safety ·       Ensure personnel training are following applicable regulations ·       Coordinate safety action plans at bridge testing and monitoring locations ·       Ensure bridge testing vehicles, equipment and tools are in good working conditions ·       Ensure conformance to work site safety rules ·       Conduct in field and documentary audits of bridge inspection reports ·       Participate in construction safety audits Staff Supervision, Training and Development ·       Supervise the functions and development of Officer, Bridge Testing ·       Provide succession mentoring to Rating or Design Engineers for career progression as Bridge Testing Engineer ·       Support the development of Junior Rating Engineer ·       Aid and train other Bridge Assessment staff on the use of structural analysis and rating software applications ·       Engage with academic and industry organizations on bridges and structures R&D ·       Assist with delivery of Bridge Assessment and Bridge Inspection training programs ·       Ensure that the Company’s required training is completed in a timely manner ·       Ascertain adherence to requirements for maintaining licensure as a Professional Engineer Working Conditions The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environments in various types of weather conditions. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress. The role requires regular travel (50%) within Canada and the United States (U.S). The incumbent must be able to work at heights. Requirements Experience Bridge Testing ·       Minimum 10 years of experience in bridge engineering with a railway company or a consulting firm o   Minimum 8 years of experience in bridge testing Education/Certification/Designation ·       Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering ·       Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, with a focus in Structural Engineering* ·       Professional Engineering Licensure obtained either in Canada or the U.S. ·       Ability to Certify in Railway Operating Rules (United States Operating Rules (USOR) or Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR)) ·       Ability to designate as a Railroad Bridge Engineer ·       Valid Driver’s Licence ·       Licensed Structural Engineer* *Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset Competencies ·       Applies critical thinking ·       Demonstrates agility and drives change ·       Sets direction and inspires others ·       Demonstrates active listening ·       Collaborates with others and shares information ·       Seeks and values all perspectives ·       Creates a sense of belonging and inclusion ·       Identifies potential safety and security risks ·       Develops self and others ·       Provides recognition Technical Skills/Knowledge ·       Knowledge of data acquisition methods and technology ·       Knowledge of railway bridge analysis, design, and rating principles and procedures ·       Knowledge of the AREMA code for railway structures ·       Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) and CSiBridge or other integrated 3D Bridge Structural Analysis Application softwares. ·       Strong programming and data analyses skills ·       Knowledge of fall protection guidelines Salary range posted on CN careers page, follow the URL Wed, 06 May 2026 16:53:57 -0400 https://careers.nspe.org/jobs/rss/22256790/senior-engineer-bridge-rating https://careers.nspe.org/jobs/rss/22256790/senior-engineer-bridge-rating Homewood, Illinois, Job Summary The Senior Engineer, Bridge Rating leads junior staff in the process of establishing the load carrying capacity of CN bridges and record keeping as required by law. The incumbent ensures that bridge capacity rating calculations and recommendations are in accordance with sound engineering practice, approved railway standards and latest industry best practices, and in compliance with safety standards, applicable laws & regulations. Main Responsibilities Bridge Assessment ·       Act as a resident expert with highly specialized knowledge in structural analysis and bridge rating. ·       Lead junior staff in the performance of their duties with training and guidance. ·       Review proposals of projects to be awarded to external consultants. ·       Monitor progress of work assigned to junior staff and projects granted to consultants. ·       Review Assessment Reports produced by junior staff and consultant reports. ·       Make recommendations on repair/strengthening/replacement options. ·       Maintain the record of the load carrying capacity of all bridges on the network. ·       Provide support to regions during bridge related emergencies. Dimensional Loads  ·       Approve proposals for the movement of over-sized and over-loaded shipments as requested by the Transportation Department. ·       Review recommendations made by junior staff. ·       Lead staff in the maintenance of the Heavy Axle Load Clearance Database. Bridge Testing  ·       Maintain a record of bridges that could potentially benefit from field-testing, long-term monitoring or Ultrasonic Impact Treatment (UIT). ·       Review Bridge Testing Reports produced by the Bridge Testing group. ·       Apply Live Load modification factors obtained through field testing where applicable. ·       Make recommendations on repair/strengthening/replacement options based on test results. Rolling Equipment  ·       Evaluate locomotives and rolling equipment of various weights and dimensions for their demand on the bridge plant. ·       Make Recommendations related to operation of above equipment on specific subdivisions. ·       Establish and advise regions on operating restrictions. Safety  ·       Communicate company policy and goals to junior staff. ·       Provide mentoring, recognition and feedback as required. ·       Maintain training up to date in compliance of applicable laws and regulations. ·       Ensure safety rules are followed at work sites. Working Conditions The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress. Requirements Experience ?Engineering ·       Between 10 to 15 years of railway bridge engineering experience Education/Certification/Designation ·       Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and/or Licensed Professional Engineer. ·       Master’s or PhD Degree in Civil Engineering* ·       Licensed Structural Engineer* ·       Designation as Railway Bridge Engineer ·       Valid driver’s license. *Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset Competencies ·       Ability to manage complex issues and work independently. ·       Adeptness in communication, planning and problem solving. ·       Capacity to influence decisions at higher management levels Technical Skills/Knowledge ·       Specialized knowledge of railway bridge analysis, design & rating principles and procedures. ·       Expert knowledge of railway bridge engineering and AREMA Guidelines. ·       Familiarity with railway operating rules. ·       Knowledge of engineering track standards. ·       Comprehensive knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements. ·       Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and dedicated structural analysis software such as SAP2000. ·       Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in French* *Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset Salary range available on CN Careers posting (follow URL below) Wed, 06 May 2026 16:46:52 -0400 https://careers.nspe.org/jobs/rss/22238480/technician-materials-package-testing https://careers.nspe.org/jobs/rss/22238480/technician-materials-package-testing Lake Forest, Illinois, As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company.  Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds.  Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence.  We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers.  Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility. People • Customers • Trust This is a temp to hire position. Position Summary:   To provide accurate, credible, timely and cost-effective testing and evaluation.  This position supports profitable revenue growth for our plants by addressing Customer requirements for performance evaluation, and similarly supports the ongoing evolution of PCA’s product offerings through development projects.  Dimensions:  This individual will be one of a team in the TDSQ labs supporting customer and product development efforts across the PCA organization.  Project work ranges from new paper grade development to onboarding of new large Customers to plant trials to materials evaluations for Customers and prospects.  Lab activities provide over $2.5MM/yr in testing services and an order of magnitude more financial impact to the company. Principal Accountabilities:  Provide accurate, effective, quick response testing, evaluation and reporting.  Develop and implement test plans and testing process, including: Source, log, track, prepare, condition and assemble test specimens. Analyze and summarize data, complete reporting of results with a high level of integrity. Reporting with value-added conclusions and suggestions to improve, optimize, or remedy the problem that generated the request. Support the accuracy and functionality of TDS lab facilities, including routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs of equipment as well as participation in internal calibration and verification (internal/external) programs. Proficient operation of all equipment in the PCA's TDS Labs, following relevant TAPPI/ASTM/ISTA standards.  Operate and maintain data collection systems, participating in collaborative testing work. Familiarity with operations of test equipment in primary lab area  Chaperone customer-focused testing efforts in key operational area of the tech labs, with an emphasis on addressing customer requests. Involvement in customer validation programs and special projects designed to grow our fundamental knowledge base. Work with contract and co-op staff that periodically join the lab on a temporary basis. Participate in the test method review process. Work safely both on site and off; encourage contractors/students in safe operation of all lab equipment and support lab safety culture and site safety goals. Responsible for knowing and following policies and procedures of the company; for sharing information that would benefit other members of the team; and for finding ways to improve the delivery of service to our Customers. Continually strive to strengthen PCA’s business philosophy of meeting needs and exceeding expectation for Customers.  This includes supporting PCA’s Commitment to Service which involves doing what’s right for our Customers, focusing on strategies that add value and support growth, and keeping the promises that we make. Decision Making:   The Technician is expected to work under close supervision, typically reporting to the Sr Manager, Technical Operations and Resources.    This position requires a professional able to follow guidance on test protocols, safely executing them in a timely fashion to meet customer needs.   The Technician is expected to collaborate with more senior team members as needed in determining the best way to address customer needs and report results.  The individual is expected to take general direction and make decisions on the many details associated with the project or task.  The individual is expected to use his/her knowledge and experience to gather relevant information, identify key issues and relationships, compare data from different sources, identify cause-effect relationships, and recommend solutions.  Unresolved issues or questions should be escalated to the Sr Manager, Technical Operations and Resources.    As a company representative, the Technician must exercise discretion realizing that his/her interactions with vendors and customers must be in accordance with PCA policies and ethics.   Interactions with Customers and Contacts:   This position works cooperatively with individuals across the TDSQ group, with frequent verbal and electronic/ hard copy communication with internal Customers (sales and plant operations, national and local sales groups, etc.), external Customers, and PCA/TDS management.  It requires clear communication, fostering collaboration to meet customer satisfaction goals. Position Requirements: Associates degree or BS preferred. Ability to safely handle packages of up to greater of 50 lbs. or SOPI/OSHA limits (or 100 lbs. with assistance). Willingness to travel occasionally, by appropriate modes. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS   Salary: $54,000-$67,500. Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages. Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions . Disclaimer:  The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.   PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.   Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:04:39 -0400 https://careers.nspe.org/jobs/rss/22238496/analyst-technical-tdsq-group https://careers.nspe.org/jobs/rss/22238496/analyst-technical-tdsq-group Lake Forest, Illinois, As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company.  Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds.  Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence.  We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers.  Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility. People • Customers • Trust This is a temp to hire position.  Position Summary:  To provide accurate, credible, timely, and cost-effective testing and evaluation of materials submitted to PCA's TDSQ Testing Facility while supporting the ongoing development and optimization of PCA’s product offerings. This employee will also support operational excellence, assuring the accuracy and ongoing improvement of lab processes. Dimensions:  This Position is one of a team in the TDSQ labs (a manager, supervisors, engineers, and technicians, and occasional contract staff) supporting customer and product development efforts across the PCA organization. Project work includes support for new containerboard, combined board and packaging innovation, onboarding of large new Customers, plant trials, and materials evaluations for Customers and prospects. Principal Accountabilities: Provide accurate, effective, quick response testing, evaluation, and reporting. Implement test plans and testing process to address and resolve customer issues, supporting sales and product improvement efforts. Source, log, track, prepare, condition, and assemble test specimens; execute appropriate testing. Analyze and summarize data, complete reporting of results with detailed analysis as required.  Provide value-added conclusions to requestors and suggestions to improve, optimize, or remedy the problem that generated the test request. Take an active role in maintaining the accuracy and functionality of TDS lab facilities in Vernon Hills. Proficient operation of equipment following relevant TAPPI/ASTM/ISTA standards. Operate and maintain data collection systems, with an eye towards improving utility and functionality. Familiarity with operations of laboratory test equipment, focusing in one major area of lab operations. Develop/evolve training and skills to support and contribute across multiple lab operations. Participate in the training and mentoring of contract and co-op staff that periodically join the lab on a temporary basis and engage in the industry test method review and development process. Work safely both on site and off; collaborate with all site employees in safe operation of all lab equipment and develop safety-training improvements; and support site safety goals. Responsible for knowing and following policies and procedures of the company; for sharing information that would benefit other members of the team; and for finding ways to improve the delivery of service to our Customers. Continually strive to strengthen PCA’s business philosophy of meeting needs and exceeding expectation for Customers. This includes supporting PCA’s Commitment to Service which involves doing what’s right for our Customers, focusing on strategies that add value and support growth, and keeping the promises that we make. Decision Making:  The Technical Analyst is expected to work under general supervision, typically reporting to the Sr. Mgr Technical Operations & Resources. This position requires a professional able to make timely and considered decisions on test protocol selection to meet customer needs, as well as analytical reporting with a high level of integrity. The Technical Analyst is expected to collaborate with more senior team members in determining the best way to address customer needs, making decisions as to his/her approach to completing assigned projects given limited direction and evaluation of problem statements. The individual is expected to take general direction and make decisions on the many details associated with the project or task. The individual is expected to use his/her knowledge and experience to gather relevant information, identify key issues and relationships, compare data from different sources, identify cause-effect relationships, and recommend solutions. Unresolved issues or questions should be escalated to the Sr. Mgr Technical Operations & Resources. As a company representative, the Technical Analyst must exercise discretion realizing that his/her interactions with vendors and customers must be in accordance with PCA policies and ethics. Interactions with Customers and Contacts:  This position works cooperatively with individuals across the TDSQ group, with frequent verbal and electronic/ hard copy communication with internal Customers (sales and plant operations, national and local sales groups, etc.), external Customers, and PCA/TDS management. It requires clear communication, fostering collaboration to meet customer satisfaction goals. Position Requirements: Associates degree required, BS preferred, in paper science, package engineering, or related sciences. Co-op experience preferred. Ability to read, understand, and follow with precision standard laboratory testing procedures.  Capable of safely handling packages of up to greater of 50 lbs. or SOPI/OSHA limits (or 100 lbs. with assistance). Commitment to develop and foster strong working relationships. Willingness to travel occasionally, by appropriate modes.   COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS   Starting salary for position: $62,400-$78,000. Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages. Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions . Disclaimer:  The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.     PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.   Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:21:23 -0400 https://careers.nspe.org/jobs/rss/22188778/crew-leader https://careers.nspe.org/jobs/rss/22188778/crew-leader Evanston, Illinois, NATURE OF WORK : The public works crew leader performs, assigns, and monitors the maintenance work of the public works street division. Work involves directing a crew of 10+ employees  and participating in various  maintenance activities that include but are not limited to  restoring pavement following lead service water line replacements,  maintaining streets, alleys, sidewalks, including pavers, right-of-way maintenance, snow and ice control, minor construction projects and other street maintenance functions as needed. Employees may be assigned tasks of a similar or higher level classification to gain experience and training in preparation for advancement.  Safety equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, reflective vests, gloves, steel-toed shoes, ear protection, and other protective equipment is required. Work may also involve substituting for a front-line supervisor during their absence.  This position requires both scheduled and unscheduled overtime for emergencies and special projects, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following): Performs work within the 311 customer service platform, organizes and assigns requests, elevates complex requests to the supervisor, follows through until the completion of each request, and provides responses to community members. Performs and oversees concrete maintenance and repair; clears the site of loose materials with a shovel, sledgehammer, or air hammer; operates a concrete saw to cut out damaged concrete; builds forms for sidewalks, curbs, and street repair projects; compacts soil using tamper; pours and finishes concrete. Performs and oversees asphalt maintenance and repair; shovels, spreads, rakes and levels asphalt and gravel; operates air hammer; operates a concrete saw to cut out damaged sections of roadway. Operates a street roller and compacts asphalt or other materials. Performs and directs crew in alley grading through the use of specialized equipment and manual labor. Oversees and participates in brine production, stores and maintains de-icing materials, and inspects and operates all snow and ice equipment.  Coordinates and performs work with other public works crew leaders on pavement patching and right-of-way restoration. Operates a dump truck to transport materials such as asphalt, gravel, and sand; operates controls in truck cab to dump and spread materials on surfaces properly. Operates combination backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steer & attachments, motor graders, and other specialized equipment for street maintenance. Oversees and performs proper setup and take down of temporary traffic control. Performs leaf collection and disposal; operates dump truck and assists with loading leaves on the truck; hauls leaves to the disposal site. Schedules and performs graffiti removal with power tools or paint overlay. This position may be assigned to the night shift to support snow and ice operations and emergency situations during the snow season as determined by management. Ability to speak and listen effectively and demonstrates strong communication skills. Operates a dump truck or other equipment to plow snow and spread salt and other deicing materials. Operates hand and power tools and motorized equipment common to public works maintenance work. Directs the work of crews, ensuring that work is performed according to quality and safety standards and time schedules; schedules, assigns and reassigns work within the crew to meet deadlines established by the supervisor and coordinates the work of the unit. Utilizes all available resources and information, along with direction from the supervisor, to make informed decisions on the job site. Inspects the work of the crew for accuracy and see that any deficiencies are rectified. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service. Provides orientation to new full-time employees, workforce development, and apprentice candidates to the processes, unified work rules, policy, and procedures of performing the work; provides guidance to co-workers on unusual or difficult work problems; meets with supervisor periodically to assess co-workers’ performance. Ability to use two-way radios, mobile telephones, personal computers, cameras, tablets, and any other electronic devices frequently used to communicate and store data. Inspects the work of the crew for accuracy and see that any deficiencies are rectified. Reviews, evaluates and prioritizes internal and external requests/complaints by performing field inspections and responding through 311 software and other lines of communication. Keeps records of work performed using an asset management software program, along with labor, materials, supplies, and equipment used. Performs and assigns daily equipment inspections and ensures all tools and equipment are properly functioning; assigns repairs and replacements as needed. Maintains proper inventory levels of materials and orders them as necessary. Performs any other duties as assigned within the division.   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK : Possession of a high school diploma or GED. Must have five years of progressively responsible experience in public works maintenance, concrete and asphalt, or any equivalent combination of training and experience, that provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills: Considerable knowledge of the maintenance methods and operating characteristics of equipment and tools used by public works maintenance workers. Considerable knowledge of the operating hazards and safety precautions of equipment and tools used by public works maintenance workers. Considerable knowledge of Evanston work rules and safety regulations. Ability to lead, organize, instruct, and motivate employees. Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and discretion in performing assigned duties. Ability to record work performed and materials, supplies, or equipment used. Ability to determine and set up the appropriate traffic control devices per the MUTCD. Ability to use attendance and payroll software to record staff information. Must possess or have the ability to complete NIMS Incident training, ICS100, ICS200, ICS700, and ICS800 within 6 months. Must be able to communicate effectively and demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to create positive interpersonal relationships with co-workers with an emphasis on problem-solving. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other departments, and the general public.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK : Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; ability to move heavy objects (100 pounds or more) short distances. Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions such as extreme cold, high winds, rain, snow, sleet, high temperatures, humidity, and other uncomfortable conditions. Ability to use all equipment  and power tools required to perform assigned tasks efficiently. Ability to focus on small and distant objects, recognize the depth of objects, lift, bend, kneel,  sit, or stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work outdoors at night with limited lighting. Ability to walk or navigate over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces. Ability to work around chemicals, asphalt products, concrete, vehicle or equipment fumes, gasses, dust, and dirt while following safety guidelines. Ability to work on job sites with elevated noise levels and vibrations.     NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Possession of a valid Illinois Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement and a safe driving record and must be willing to maintain as a condition of employment. .   SUPERVISION : Work is performed under the direction of the Supervisor or Management. Assignments are verbal or in writing, describing what needs to be accomplished with the employee responsible for ensuring the personnel and equipment are available.  The Crew Leader directs and participates in the work of co-workers in the same or lower-level classifications.  Work is reviewed through discussion of crew activities and by on-site inspection of the Supervisor. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, Unified Work Rules, Union Contract, Personnel Rules and OSHA.  Work performance is evaluated at least annually for the safe and skilled operation of equipment, quality of tasks, adherence of work rules, leadership, communication skills, customer service, ability to work productively and effectively with employees at all levels in the organization and the general public in accordance with classification standards.   PUBLIC CONTACT :                 The employee has regular contact with other City employees to schedule work and equipment.  The employee will work with other departments in the course of inspections which may include police, fire, and health, as well as other departments or divisions. The employee has occasional contact with the public to answer questions, give information, as well as to explain work programs and specific assignments; some contact may be of a difficult nature; the employee has to use judgment as to when to refer community members to a supervisor or other management/administrative staff.   SELECTION METHOD TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST Practical Exam Category List Two (2) Year Structured Oral Interview             To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.   Chosen candidates will be subject to a qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug/alcohol screen.   The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).   NATURE OF WORK : The public works crew leader performs, assigns, and monitors the maintenance work of the public works street division. Work involves directing a crew of 10+ employees  and participating in various  maintenance activities that include but are not limited to  restoring pavement following lead service water line replacements,  maintaining streets, alleys, sidewalks, including pavers, right-of-way maintenance, snow and ice control, minor construction projects and other street maintenance functions as needed. Employees may be assigned tasks of a similar or higher level classification to gain experience and training in preparation for advancement.  Safety equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, reflective vests, gloves, steel-toed shoes, ear protection, and other protective equipment is required. Work may also involve substituting for a front-line supervisor during their absence.  This position requires both scheduled and unscheduled overtime for emergencies and special projects, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following): Performs work within the 311 customer service platform, organizes and assigns requests, elevates complex requests to the supervisor, follows through until the completion of each request, and provides responses to community members. Performs and oversees concrete maintenance and repair; clears the site of loose materials with a shovel, sledgehammer, or air hammer; operates a concrete saw to cut out damaged concrete; builds forms for sidewalks, curbs, and street repair projects; compacts soil using tamper; pours and finishes concrete. Performs and oversees asphalt maintenance and repair; shovels, spreads, rakes and levels asphalt and gravel; operates air hammer; operates a concrete saw to cut out damaged sections of roadway. Operates a street roller and compacts asphalt or other materials. Performs and directs crew in alley grading through the use of specialized equipment and manual labor. Oversees and participates in brine production, stores and maintains de-icing materials, and inspects and operates all snow and ice equipment.  Coordinates and performs work with other public works crew leaders on pavement patching and right-of-way restoration. Operates a dump truck to transport materials such as asphalt, gravel, and sand; operates controls in truck cab to dump and spread materials on surfaces properly. Operates combination backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steer & attachments, motor graders, and other specialized equipment for street maintenance. Oversees and performs proper setup and take down of temporary traffic control. Performs leaf collection and disposal; operates dump truck and assists with loading leaves on the truck; hauls leaves to the disposal site. Schedules and performs graffiti removal with power tools or paint overlay. This position may be assigned to the night shift to support snow and ice operations and emergency situations during the snow season as determined by management. Ability to speak and listen effectively and demonstrates strong communication skills. Operates a dump truck or other equipment to plow snow and spread salt and other deicing materials. Operates hand and power tools and motorized equipment common to public works maintenance work. Directs the work of crews, ensuring that work is performed according to quality and safety standards and time schedules; schedules, assigns and reassigns work within the crew to meet deadlines established by the supervisor and coordinates the work of the unit. Utilizes all available resources and information, along with direction from the supervisor, to make informed decisions on the job site. Inspects the work of the crew for accuracy and see that any deficiencies are rectified. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service. Provides orientation to new full-time employees, workforce development, and apprentice candidates to the processes, unified work rules, policy, and procedures of performing the work; provides guidance to co-workers on unusual or difficult work problems; meets with supervisor periodically to assess co-workers’ performance. Ability to use two-way radios, mobile telephones, personal computers, cameras, tablets, and any other electronic devices frequently used to communicate and store data. Inspects the work of the crew for accuracy and see that any deficiencies are rectified. Reviews, evaluates and prioritizes internal and external requests/complaints by performing field inspections and responding through 311 software and other lines of communication. Keeps records of work performed using an asset management software program, along with labor, materials, supplies, and equipment used. Performs and assigns daily equipment inspections and ensures all tools and equipment are properly functioning; assigns repairs and replacements as needed. Maintains proper inventory levels of materials and orders them as necessary. Performs any other duties as assigned within the division.   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK : Possession of a high school diploma or GED. Must have five years of progressively responsible experience in public works maintenance, concrete and asphalt, or any equivalent combination of training and experience, that provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills: Considerable knowledge of the maintenance methods and operating characteristics of equipment and tools used by public works maintenance workers. Considerable knowledge of the operating hazards and safety precautions of equipment and tools used by public works maintenance workers. Considerable knowledge of Evanston work rules and safety regulations. Ability to lead, organize, instruct, and motivate employees. Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and discretion in performing assigned duties. Ability to record work performed and materials, supplies, or equipment used. Ability to determine and set up the appropriate traffic control devices per the MUTCD. Ability to use attendance and payroll software to record staff information. Must possess or have the ability to complete NIMS Incident training, ICS100, ICS200, ICS700, and ICS800 within 6 months. Must be able to communicate effectively and demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to create positive interpersonal relationships with co-workers with an emphasis on problem-solving. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other departments, and the general public.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK : Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; ability to move heavy objects (100 pounds or more) short distances. Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions such as extreme cold, high winds, rain, snow, sleet, high temperatures, humidity, and other uncomfortable conditions. Ability to use all equipment  and power tools required to perform assigned tasks efficiently. Ability to focus on small and distant objects, recognize the depth of objects, lift, bend, kneel,  sit, or stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work outdoors at night with limited lighting. Ability to walk or navigate over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces. Ability to work around chemicals, asphalt products, concrete, vehicle or equipment fumes, gasses, dust, and dirt while following safety guidelines. Ability to work on job sites with elevated noise levels and vibrations.     NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Possession of a valid Illinois Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement and a safe driving record and must be willing to maintain as a condition of employment. .   SUPERVISION : Work is performed under the direction of the Supervisor or Management. Assignments are verbal or in writing, describing what needs to be accomplished with the employee responsible for ensuring the personnel and equipment are available.  The Crew Leader directs and participates in the work of co-workers in the same or lower-level classifications.  Work is reviewed through discussion of crew activities and by on-site inspection of the Supervisor. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, Unified Work Rules, Union Contract, Personnel Rules and OSHA.  Work performance is evaluated at least annually for the safe and skilled operation of equipment, quality of tasks, adherence of work rules, leadership, communication skills, customer service, ability to work productively and effectively with employees at all levels in the organization and the general public in accordance with classification standards.   PUBLIC CONTACT :                 The employee has regular contact with other City employees to schedule work and equipment.  The employee will work with other departments in the course of inspections which may include police, fire, and health, as well as other departments or divisions. The employee has occasional contact with the public to answer questions, give information, as well as to explain work programs and specific assignments; some contact may be of a difficult nature; the employee has to use judgment as to when to refer community members to a supervisor or other management/administrative staff.   SELECTION METHOD TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST Practical Exam Category List Two (2) Year Structured Oral Interview             To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.   Chosen candidates will be subject to a qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug/alcohol screen.   The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).   NATURE OF WORK : The public works crew leader performs, assigns, and monitors the maintenance work of the public works street division. Work involves directing a crew of 10+ employees  and participating in various  maintenance activities that include but are not limited to  restoring pavement following lead service water line replacements,  maintaining streets, alleys, sidewalks, including pavers, right-of-way maintenance, snow and ice control, minor construction projects and other street maintenance functions as needed. Employees may be assigned tasks of a similar or higher level classification to gain experience and training in preparation for advancement.  Safety equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, reflective vests, gloves, steel-toed shoes, ear protection, and other protective equipment is required. Work may also involve substituting for a front-line supervisor during their absence.  This position requires both scheduled and unscheduled overtime for emergencies and special projects, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following): Performs work within the 311 customer service platform, organizes and assigns requests, elevates complex requests to the supervisor, follows through until the completion of each request, and provides responses to community members. Performs and oversees concrete maintenance and repair; clears the site of loose materials with a shovel, sledgehammer, or air hammer; operates a concrete saw to cut out damaged concrete; builds forms for sidewalks, curbs, and street repair projects; compacts soil using tamper; pours and finishes concrete. Performs and oversees asphalt maintenance and repair; shovels, spreads, rakes and levels asphalt and gravel; operates air hammer; operates a concrete saw to cut out damaged sections of roadway. Operates a street roller and compacts asphalt or other materials. Performs and directs crew in alley grading through the use of specialized equipment and manual labor. Oversees and participates in brine production, stores and maintains de-icing materials, and inspects and operates all snow and ice equipment.  Coordinates and performs work with other public works crew leaders on pavement patching and right-of-way restoration. Operates a dump truck to transport materials such as asphalt, gravel, and sand; operates controls in truck cab to dump and spread materials on surfaces properly. Operates combination backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steer & attachments, motor graders, and other specialized equipment for street maintenance. Oversees and performs proper setup and take down of temporary traffic control. Performs leaf collection and disposal; operates dump truck and assists with loading leaves on the truck; hauls leaves to the disposal site. Schedules and performs graffiti removal with power tools or paint overlay. This position may be assigned to the night shift to support snow and ice operations and emergency situations during the snow season as determined by management. Ability to speak and listen effectively and demonstrates strong communication skills. Operates a dump truck or other equipment to plow snow and spread salt and other deicing materials. Operates hand and power tools and motorized equipment common to public works maintenance work. Directs the work of crews, ensuring that work is performed according to quality and safety standards and time schedules; schedules, assigns and reassigns work within the crew to meet deadlines established by the supervisor and coordinates the work of the unit. Utilizes all available resources and information, along with direction from the supervisor, to make informed decisions on the job site. Inspects the work of the crew for accuracy and see that any deficiencies are rectified. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service. Provides orientation to new full-time employees, workforce development, and apprentice candidates to the processes, unified work rules, policy, and procedures of performing the work; provides guidance to co-workers on unusual or difficult work problems; meets with supervisor periodically to assess co-workers’ performance. Ability to use two-way radios, mobile telephones, personal computers, cameras, tablets, and any other electronic devices frequently used to communicate and store data. Inspects the work of the crew for accuracy and see that any deficiencies are rectified. Reviews, evaluates and prioritizes internal and external requests/complaints by performing field inspections and responding through 311 software and other lines of communication. Keeps records of work performed using an asset management software program, along with labor, materials, supplies, and equipment used. Performs and assigns daily equipment inspections and ensures all tools and equipment are properly functioning; assigns repairs and replacements as needed. Maintains proper inventory levels of materials and orders them as necessary. Performs any other duties as assigned within the division.   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK : Possession of a high school diploma or GED. Must have five years of progressively responsible experience in public works maintenance, concrete and asphalt, or any equivalent combination of training and experience, that provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills: Considerable knowledge of the maintenance methods and operating characteristics of equipment and tools used by public works maintenance workers. Considerable knowledge of the operating hazards and safety precautions of equipment and tools used by public works maintenance workers. Considerable knowledge of Evanston work rules and safety regulations. Ability to lead, organize, instruct, and motivate employees. Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and discretion in performing assigned duties. Ability to record work performed and materials, supplies, or equipment used. Ability to determine and set up the appropriate traffic control devices per the MUTCD. Ability to use attendance and payroll software to record staff information. Must possess or have the ability to complete NIMS Incident training, ICS100, ICS200, ICS700, and ICS800 within 6 months. Must be able to communicate effectively and demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to create positive interpersonal relationships with co-workers with an emphasis on problem-solving. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other departments, and the general public.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK : Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; ability to move heavy objects (100 pounds or more) short distances. Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions such as extreme cold, high winds, rain, snow, sleet, high temperatures, humidity, and other uncomfortable conditions. Ability to use all equipment  and power tools required to perform assigned tasks efficiently. Ability to focus on small and distant objects, recognize the depth of objects, lift, bend, kneel,  sit, or stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work outdoors at night with limited lighting. Ability to walk or navigate over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces. Ability to work around chemicals, asphalt products, concrete, vehicle or equipment fumes, gasses, dust, and dirt while following safety guidelines. Ability to work on job sites with elevated noise levels and vibrations.     NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Possession of a valid Illinois Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement and a safe driving record and must be willing to maintain as a condition of employment. .   SUPERVISION : Work is performed under the direction of the Supervisor or Management. Assignments are verbal or in writing, describing what needs to be accomplished with the employee responsible for ensuring the personnel and equipment are available.  The Crew Leader directs and participates in the work of co-workers in the same or lower-level classifications.  Work is reviewed through discussion of crew activities and by on-site inspection of the Supervisor. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, Unified Work Rules, Union Contract, Personnel Rules and OSHA.  Work performance is evaluated at least annually for the safe and skilled operation of equipment, quality of tasks, adherence of work rules, leadership, communication skills, customer service, ability to work productively and effectively with employees at all levels in the organization and the general public in accordance with classification standards.   PUBLIC CONTACT :                 The employee has regular contact with other City employees to schedule work and equipment.  The employee will work with other departments in the course of inspections which may include police, fire, and health, as well as other departments or divisions. The employee has occasional contact with the public to answer questions, give information, as well as to explain work programs and specific assignments; some contact may be of a difficult nature; the employee has to use judgment as to when to refer community members to a supervisor or other management/administrative staff.   SELECTION METHOD TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST Practical Exam Category List Two (2) Year Structured Oral Interview             To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.   Chosen candidates will be subject to a qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug/alcohol screen.   The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).   NATURE OF WORK : The public works crew leader performs, assigns, and monitors the maintenance work of the public works street division. Work involves directing a crew of 10+ employees  and participating in various  maintenance activities that include but are not limited to  restoring pavement following lead service water line replacements,  maintaining streets, alleys, sidewalks, including pavers, right-of-way maintenance, snow and ice control, minor construction projects and other street maintenance functions as needed. Employees may be assigned tasks of a similar or higher level classification to gain experience and training in preparation for advancement.  Safety equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, reflective vests, gloves, steel-toed shoes, ear protection, and other protective equipment is required. Work may also involve substituting for a front-line supervisor during their absence.  This position requires both scheduled and unscheduled overtime for emergencies and special projects, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following): Performs work within the 311 customer service platform, organizes and assigns requests, elevates complex requests to the supervisor, follows through until the completion of each request, and provides responses to community members. Performs and oversees concrete maintenance and repair; clears the site of loose materials with a shovel, sledgehammer, or air hammer; operates a concrete saw to cut out damaged concrete; builds forms for sidewalks, curbs, and street repair projects; compacts soil using tamper; pours and finishes concrete. Performs and oversees asphalt maintenance and repair; shovels, spreads, rakes and levels asphalt and gravel; operates air hammer; operates a concrete saw to cut out damaged sections of roadway. Operates a street roller and compacts asphalt or other materials. Performs and directs crew in alley grading through the use of specialized equipment and manual labor. Oversees and participates in brine production, stores and maintains de-icing materials, and inspects and operates all snow and ice equipment.  Coordinates and performs work with other public works crew leaders on pavement patching and right-of-way restoration. Operates a dump truck to transport materials such as asphalt, gravel, and sand; operates controls in truck cab to dump and spread materials on surfaces properly. Operates combination backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steer & attachments, motor graders, and other specialized equipment for street maintenance. Oversees and performs proper setup and take down of temporary traffic control. Performs leaf collection and disposal; operates dump truck and assists with loading leaves on the truck; hauls leaves to the disposal site. Schedules and performs graffiti removal with power tools or paint overlay. This position may be assigned to the night shift to support snow and ice operations and emergency situations during the snow season as determined by management. Ability to speak and listen effectively and demonstrates strong communication skills. Operates a dump truck or other equipment to plow snow and spread salt and other deicing materials. Operates hand and power tools and motorized equipment common to public works maintenance work. Directs the work of crews, ensuring that work is performed according to quality and safety standards and time schedules; schedules, assigns and reassigns work within the crew to meet deadlines established by the supervisor and coordinates the work of the unit. Utilizes all available resources and information, along with direction from the supervisor, to make informed decisions on the job site. Inspects the work of the crew for accuracy and see that any deficiencies are rectified. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service. Provides orientation to new full-time employees, workforce development, and apprentice candidates to the processes, unified work rules, policy, and procedures of performing the work; provides guidance to co-workers on unusual or difficult work problems; meets with supervisor periodically to assess co-workers’ performance. Ability to use two-way radios, mobile telephones, personal computers, cameras, tablets, and any other electronic devices frequently used to communicate and store data. Inspects the work of the crew for accuracy and see that any deficiencies are rectified. Reviews, evaluates and prioritizes internal and external requests/complaints by performing field inspections and responding through 311 software and other lines of communication. Keeps records of work performed using an asset management software program, along with labor, materials, supplies, and equipment used. Performs and assigns daily equipment inspections and ensures all tools and equipment are properly functioning; assigns repairs and replacements as needed. Maintains proper inventory levels of materials and orders them as necessary. Performs any other duties as assigned within the division.   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK : Possession of a high school diploma or GED. Must have five years of progressively responsible experience in public works maintenance, concrete and asphalt, or any equivalent combination of training and experience, that provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills: Considerable knowledge of the maintenance methods and operating characteristics of equipment and tools used by public works maintenance workers. Considerable knowledge of the operating hazards and safety precautions of equipment and tools used by public works maintenance workers. Considerable knowledge of Evanston work rules and safety regulations. Ability to lead, organize, instruct, and motivate employees. Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and discretion in performing assigned duties. Ability to record work performed and materials, supplies, or equipment used. Ability to determine and set up the appropriate traffic control devices per the MUTCD. Ability to use attendance and payroll software to record staff information. Must possess or have the ability to complete NIMS Incident training, ICS100, ICS200, ICS700, and ICS800 within 6 months. Must be able to communicate effectively and demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to create positive interpersonal relationships with co-workers with an emphasis on problem-solving. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other departments, and the general public.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK : Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; ability to move heavy objects (100 pounds or more) short distances. Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions such as extreme cold, high winds, rain, snow, sleet, high temperatures, humidity, and other uncomfortable conditions. Ability to use all equipment  and power tools required to perform assigned tasks efficiently. Ability to focus on small and distant objects, recognize the depth of objects, lift, bend, kneel,  sit, or stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work outdoors at night with limited lighting. Ability to walk or navigate over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces. Ability to work around chemicals, asphalt products, concrete, vehicle or equipment fumes, gasses, dust, and dirt while following safety guidelines. Ability to work on job sites with elevated noise levels and vibrations.     NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Possession of a valid Illinois Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement and a safe driving record and must be willing to maintain as a condition of employment. .   SUPERVISION : Work is performed under the direction of the Supervisor or Management. Assignments are verbal or in writing, describing what needs to be accomplished with the employee responsible for ensuring the personnel and equipment are available.  The Crew Leader directs and participates in the work of co-workers in the same or lower-level classifications.  Work is reviewed through discussion of crew activities and by on-site inspection of the Supervisor. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, Unified Work Rules, Union Contract, Personnel Rules and OSHA.  Work performance is evaluated at least annually for the safe and skilled operation of equipment, quality of tasks, adherence of work rules, leadership, communication skills, customer service, ability to work productively and effectively with employees at all levels in the organization and the general public in accordance with classification standards.   PUBLIC CONTACT :                 The employee has regular contact with other City employees to schedule work and equipment.  The employee will work with other departments in the course of inspections which may include police, fire, and health, as well as other departments or divisions. The employee has occasional contact with the public to answer questions, give information, as well as to explain work programs and specific assignments; some contact may be of a difficult nature; the employee has to use judgment as to when to refer community members to a supervisor or other management/administrative staff.   SELECTION METHOD TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST Practical Exam Category List Two (2) Year Structured Oral Interview             To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.   Chosen candidates will be subject to a qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug/alcohol screen.   The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).     MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK : Possession of a high school diploma or GED. Must have five years of progressively responsible experience in public works maintenance, concrete and asphalt, or any equivalent combination of training and experience, that provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills: Considerable knowledge of the maintenance methods and operating characteristics of equipment and tools used by public works maintenance workers. Considerable knowledge of the operating hazards and safety precautions of equipment and tools used by public works maintenance workers. Considerable knowledge of Evanston work rules and safety regulations. Ability to lead, organize, instruct, and motivate employees. Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and discretion in performing assigned duties. Ability to record work performed and materials, supplies, or equipment used. Ability to determine and set up the appropriate traffic control devices per the MUTCD. Ability to use attendance and payroll software to record staff information. Must possess or have the ability to complete NIMS Incident training, ICS100, ICS200, ICS700, and ICS800 within 6 months. Must be able to communicate effectively and demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to create positive interpersonal relationships with co-workers with an emphasis on problem-solving. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other departments, and the general public. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:34:41 -0400 https://careers.nspe.org/jobs/rss/22186084/civil-engineer-iii https://careers.nspe.org/jobs/rss/22186084/civil-engineer-iii Evanston, Illinois, NATURE OF WORK :   This is a professional position requiring the performance of a variety of civil engineering and project management tasks for city infrastructure improvement projects including multimodal transportation, utilities, and park amenities. Tasks include completion of engineering challenge studies, preparation of contract documents (plans and specifications), cost estimating, field inspection, field reports, approval of contractor pay estimates, and project closeout tasks. This position may also be responsible for the preparation of requests for qualifications and requests for proposals, as well as hiring and supervision of consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :   Plans, designs, and directs construction and maintenance of civil site design, multimodal transportation, traffic calming, parking lots, alleys, water systems, and park amenities. Prepares contract drawings utilizing engineering drawing software. Prepares contract technical specifications in compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation and other industry standards. Prepares Division 0 and Division 1 in compliance with City of Evanston guidelines and policies. Prepares engineering cost estimates for capital improvement projects. Understands requirements of external agencies, such as the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Prepares permit applications and applies for permits in support of City infrastructure projects from the City of Evanston and from outside agencies, Works within the city of Evanston purchasing policies to procure engineering/contractor services. Provides field inspection of contractors and prepares field reports to document progress and issues. Investigates complaints from citizens, contractors and the general public; responds and resolves situations in accordance with City standards and parameters Reviews and approves contractor and consultant pay estimates. Supervises project closeout, including production of as-built drawings and .shp files for upload into the City’s GIS system. Prepares Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals to contract with consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure improvements. Oversees the work of consulting firms contracted for the improvement of the City’s infrastructure. Performs technical research in developing solutions to engineering problems. Completes planning studies to resolve municipal infrastructure challenges. Prepares and implements traffic signal timing plans for isolated intersections, arterial systems and the downtown grid system. Prepares and/or evaluates traffic and parking impact studies. Prepares memoranda and reports for internal and external use. May attend community and neighborhood meetings, including evenings and weekends, to listen to concerns, present plans, and resolve issues. May prepare presentations and present in public meetings to discuss infrastructure issues and recommendations for improvements. May prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received. May review permits and submissions for private development and provide comments/recommendations. Drives a vehicle to job sites in various locations around the City of Evanston.           Uses Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate to the task and environment. Provides technical oversight and coordination for Lead Service Line Replacement projects in collaboration with Water Utility staff, Public Works, and hired consulting firms. Reviews engineering plans, specifications, and construction sequencing for LSLR projects to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and City policies. Coordinates with internal departments to support permitting, resident coordination, and construction phasing related to LSLR work. Assists with field oversight during construction to verify conformance with approved plans and address constructability issues as they arise. Supports tracking of LSLR program progress, schedules, and key milestones in coordination with project team members. Prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or similar engineering discipline. Must have at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering. Must have EIT certification. Must possess and maintain a State of Illinois driver’s license and a safe driving record.   KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS :   Working knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles and practices. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Understanding of various phases of municipal engineering, MUTCD and Highway Capacity manual. Knowledge of software including Autodesk Civil 3D, Adobe Acrobat (and other software programs allowing markups of pdf files), Microsoft Office and Google Office Suite. Knowledge of construction techniques, methods and materials.. Ability to collaborate with staff, including professional, technical, and support staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, and city officials. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical material in mathematical and diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables at one time. Ability to use mathematics for calculations needed for civil engineering tasks. Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, blueprints and specifications, contracts, proposals, legal documents, management information reports, safety manuals and rules, personnel rules, city code and related documents. Ability to prepare business letters, memoranda, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style that are understandable to the audience to whom the written document is addressed. Ability to speak effectively and persuasively, using appropriate diction, articulation, vocabulary and presence appropriate to the audience to whom the spoken word is addressed. Ability to obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification in IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100 and ICS-200   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Type of physical demands: stooping (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist); kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees); crouching (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine); feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in the skin); fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily); reaching (extending hands(s) and arm(s) in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands); talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word); hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds by ear); seeing (the ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye); far vision (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more); near vision (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less); depth perception (ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are, including safety to oneself and others); field of vision (observing an area that can be seen up and in a given point, when required to see a large area while keeping the eyes fixed); accommodation (adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus, especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).   ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:   Physical Surroundings - the worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this classification.       NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :   Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.   SUPERVISION :   Work is performed under the general direction of a Senior Project Manager. Assignments may vary and may be either verbal or written, with work subject to review by a supervisor through ongoing observation, written and verbal communications, meetings and from department. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, unified work rules, union contract, personnel rules and OSHA.  Additional guidance is provided by federal, state, and City traffic sign and control regulations, safety regulations, and sign manufacturing equipment manuals.    PUBLIC CONTACT :   Will have contact with other city employees and contractors on a regular basis.  May have periodic contact with the general public when in the field or at public meetings.      SELECTION METHOD              TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST                  LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST         Qualifications Assessment        Category List                                        Two (2) Years Structured Oral Interview   ______________________________________________________________________________________   To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.   Chosen candidates will be subject to a pre-employment screening and drug/alcohol screen.   The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).   NATURE OF WORK :   This is a professional position requiring the performance of a variety of civil engineering and project management tasks for city infrastructure improvement projects including multimodal transportation, utilities, and park amenities. Tasks include completion of engineering challenge studies, preparation of contract documents (plans and specifications), cost estimating, field inspection, field reports, approval of contractor pay estimates, and project closeout tasks. This position may also be responsible for the preparation of requests for qualifications and requests for proposals, as well as hiring and supervision of consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :   Plans, designs, and directs construction and maintenance of civil site design, multimodal transportation, traffic calming, parking lots, alleys, water systems, and park amenities. Prepares contract drawings utilizing engineering drawing software. Prepares contract technical specifications in compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation and other industry standards. Prepares Division 0 and Division 1 in compliance with City of Evanston guidelines and policies. Prepares engineering cost estimates for capital improvement projects. Understands requirements of external agencies, such as the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Prepares permit applications and applies for permits in support of City infrastructure projects from the City of Evanston and from outside agencies, Works within the city of Evanston purchasing policies to procure engineering/contractor services. Provides field inspection of contractors and prepares field reports to document progress and issues. Investigates complaints from citizens, contractors and the general public; responds and resolves situations in accordance with City standards and parameters Reviews and approves contractor and consultant pay estimates. Supervises project closeout, including production of as-built drawings and .shp files for upload into the City’s GIS system. Prepares Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals to contract with consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure improvements. Oversees the work of consulting firms contracted for the improvement of the City’s infrastructure. Performs technical research in developing solutions to engineering problems. Completes planning studies to resolve municipal infrastructure challenges. Prepares and implements traffic signal timing plans for isolated intersections, arterial systems and the downtown grid system. Prepares and/or evaluates traffic and parking impact studies. Prepares memoranda and reports for internal and external use. May attend community and neighborhood meetings, including evenings and weekends, to listen to concerns, present plans, and resolve issues. May prepare presentations and present in public meetings to discuss infrastructure issues and recommendations for improvements. May prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received. May review permits and submissions for private development and provide comments/recommendations. Drives a vehicle to job sites in various locations around the City of Evanston.           Uses Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate to the task and environment. Provides technical oversight and coordination for Lead Service Line Replacement projects in collaboration with Water Utility staff, Public Works, and hired consulting firms. Reviews engineering plans, specifications, and construction sequencing for LSLR projects to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and City policies. Coordinates with internal departments to support permitting, resident coordination, and construction phasing related to LSLR work. Assists with field oversight during construction to verify conformance with approved plans and address constructability issues as they arise. Supports tracking of LSLR program progress, schedules, and key milestones in coordination with project team members. Prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or similar engineering discipline. Must have at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering. Must have EIT certification. Must possess and maintain a State of Illinois driver’s license and a safe driving record.   KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS :   Working knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles and practices. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Understanding of various phases of municipal engineering, MUTCD and Highway Capacity manual. Knowledge of software including Autodesk Civil 3D, Adobe Acrobat (and other software programs allowing markups of pdf files), Microsoft Office and Google Office Suite. Knowledge of construction techniques, methods and materials.. Ability to collaborate with staff, including professional, technical, and support staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, and city officials. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical material in mathematical and diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables at one time. Ability to use mathematics for calculations needed for civil engineering tasks. Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, blueprints and specifications, contracts, proposals, legal documents, management information reports, safety manuals and rules, personnel rules, city code and related documents. Ability to prepare business letters, memoranda, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style that are understandable to the audience to whom the written document is addressed. Ability to speak effectively and persuasively, using appropriate diction, articulation, vocabulary and presence appropriate to the audience to whom the spoken word is addressed. Ability to obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification in IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100 and ICS-200   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Type of physical demands: stooping (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist); kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees); crouching (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine); feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in the skin); fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily); reaching (extending hands(s) and arm(s) in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands); talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word); hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds by ear); seeing (the ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye); far vision (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more); near vision (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less); depth perception (ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are, including safety to oneself and others); field of vision (observing an area that can be seen up and in a given point, when required to see a large area while keeping the eyes fixed); accommodation (adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus, especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).   ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:   Physical Surroundings - the worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this classification.       NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :   Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.   SUPERVISION :   Work is performed under the general direction of a Senior Project Manager. Assignments may vary and may be either verbal or written, with work subject to review by a supervisor through ongoing observation, written and verbal communications, meetings and from department. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, unified work rules, union contract, personnel rules and OSHA.  Additional guidance is provided by federal, state, and City traffic sign and control regulations, safety regulations, and sign manufacturing equipment manuals.    PUBLIC CONTACT :   Will have contact with other city employees and contractors on a regular basis.  May have periodic contact with the general public when in the field or at public meetings.      SELECTION METHOD              TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST                  LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST         Qualifications Assessment        Category List                                        Two (2) Years Structured Oral Interview   ______________________________________________________________________________________   To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.   Chosen candidates will be subject to a pre-employment screening and drug/alcohol screen.   The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).   NATURE OF WORK :   This is a professional position requiring the performance of a variety of civil engineering and project management tasks for city infrastructure improvement projects including multimodal transportation, utilities, and park amenities. Tasks include completion of engineering challenge studies, preparation of contract documents (plans and specifications), cost estimating, field inspection, field reports, approval of contractor pay estimates, and project closeout tasks. This position may also be responsible for the preparation of requests for qualifications and requests for proposals, as well as hiring and supervision of consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :   Plans, designs, and directs construction and maintenance of civil site design, multimodal transportation, traffic calming, parking lots, alleys, water systems, and park amenities. Prepares contract drawings utilizing engineering drawing software. Prepares contract technical specifications in compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation and other industry standards. Prepares Division 0 and Division 1 in compliance with City of Evanston guidelines and policies. Prepares engineering cost estimates for capital improvement projects. Understands requirements of external agencies, such as the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Prepares permit applications and applies for permits in support of City infrastructure projects from the City of Evanston and from outside agencies, Works within the city of Evanston purchasing policies to procure engineering/contractor services. Provides field inspection of contractors and prepares field reports to document progress and issues. Investigates complaints from citizens, contractors and the general public; responds and resolves situations in accordance with City standards and parameters Reviews and approves contractor and consultant pay estimates. Supervises project closeout, including production of as-built drawings and .shp files for upload into the City’s GIS system. Prepares Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals to contract with consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure improvements. Oversees the work of consulting firms contracted for the improvement of the City’s infrastructure. Performs technical research in developing solutions to engineering problems. Completes planning studies to resolve municipal infrastructure challenges. Prepares and implements traffic signal timing plans for isolated intersections, arterial systems and the downtown grid system. Prepares and/or evaluates traffic and parking impact studies. Prepares memoranda and reports for internal and external use. May attend community and neighborhood meetings, including evenings and weekends, to listen to concerns, present plans, and resolve issues. May prepare presentations and present in public meetings to discuss infrastructure issues and recommendations for improvements. May prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received. May review permits and submissions for private development and provide comments/recommendations. Drives a vehicle to job sites in various locations around the City of Evanston.           Uses Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate to the task and environment. Provides technical oversight and coordination for Lead Service Line Replacement projects in collaboration with Water Utility staff, Public Works, and hired consulting firms. Reviews engineering plans, specifications, and construction sequencing for LSLR projects to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and City policies. Coordinates with internal departments to support permitting, resident coordination, and construction phasing related to LSLR work. Assists with field oversight during construction to verify conformance with approved plans and address constructability issues as they arise. Supports tracking of LSLR program progress, schedules, and key milestones in coordination with project team members. Prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or similar engineering discipline. Must have at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering. Must have EIT certification. Must possess and maintain a State of Illinois driver’s license and a safe driving record.   KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS :   Working knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles and practices. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Understanding of various phases of municipal engineering, MUTCD and Highway Capacity manual. Knowledge of software including Autodesk Civil 3D, Adobe Acrobat (and other software programs allowing markups of pdf files), Microsoft Office and Google Office Suite. Knowledge of construction techniques, methods and materials.. Ability to collaborate with staff, including professional, technical, and support staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, and city officials. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical material in mathematical and diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables at one time. Ability to use mathematics for calculations needed for civil engineering tasks. Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, blueprints and specifications, contracts, proposals, legal documents, management information reports, safety manuals and rules, personnel rules, city code and related documents. Ability to prepare business letters, memoranda, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style that are understandable to the audience to whom the written document is addressed. Ability to speak effectively and persuasively, using appropriate diction, articulation, vocabulary and presence appropriate to the audience to whom the spoken word is addressed. Ability to obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification in IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100 and ICS-200   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Type of physical demands: stooping (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist); kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees); crouching (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine); feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in the skin); fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily); reaching (extending hands(s) and arm(s) in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands); talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word); hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds by ear); seeing (the ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye); far vision (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more); near vision (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less); depth perception (ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are, including safety to oneself and others); field of vision (observing an area that can be seen up and in a given point, when required to see a large area while keeping the eyes fixed); accommodation (adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus, especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).   ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:   Physical Surroundings - the worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this classification.       NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :   Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.   SUPERVISION :   Work is performed under the general direction of a Senior Project Manager. Assignments may vary and may be either verbal or written, with work subject to review by a supervisor through ongoing observation, written and verbal communications, meetings and from department. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, unified work rules, union contract, personnel rules and OSHA.  Additional guidance is provided by federal, state, and City traffic sign and control regulations, safety regulations, and sign manufacturing equipment manuals.    PUBLIC CONTACT :   Will have contact with other city employees and contractors on a regular basis.  May have periodic contact with the general public when in the field or at public meetings.      SELECTION METHOD              TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST                  LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST         Qualifications Assessment        Category List                                        Two (2) Years Structured Oral Interview   ______________________________________________________________________________________   To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.   Chosen candidates will be subject to a pre-employment screening and drug/alcohol screen.   The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).   NATURE OF WORK :   This is a professional position requiring the performance of a variety of civil engineering and project management tasks for city infrastructure improvement projects including multimodal transportation, utilities, and park amenities. Tasks include completion of engineering challenge studies, preparation of contract documents (plans and specifications), cost estimating, field inspection, field reports, approval of contractor pay estimates, and project closeout tasks. This position may also be responsible for the preparation of requests for qualifications and requests for proposals, as well as hiring and supervision of consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :   Plans, designs, and directs construction and maintenance of civil site design, multimodal transportation, traffic calming, parking lots, alleys, water systems, and park amenities. Prepares contract drawings utilizing engineering drawing software. Prepares contract technical specifications in compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation and other industry standards. Prepares Division 0 and Division 1 in compliance with City of Evanston guidelines and policies. Prepares engineering cost estimates for capital improvement projects. Understands requirements of external agencies, such as the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Prepares permit applications and applies for permits in support of City infrastructure projects from the City of Evanston and from outside agencies, Works within the city of Evanston purchasing policies to procure engineering/contractor services. Provides field inspection of contractors and prepares field reports to document progress and issues. Investigates complaints from citizens, contractors and the general public; responds and resolves situations in accordance with City standards and parameters Reviews and approves contractor and consultant pay estimates. Supervises project closeout, including production of as-built drawings and .shp files for upload into the City’s GIS system. Prepares Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals to contract with consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure improvements. Oversees the work of consulting firms contracted for the improvement of the City’s infrastructure. Performs technical research in developing solutions to engineering problems. Completes planning studies to resolve municipal infrastructure challenges. Prepares and implements traffic signal timing plans for isolated intersections, arterial systems and the downtown grid system. Prepares and/or evaluates traffic and parking impact studies. Prepares memoranda and reports for internal and external use. May attend community and neighborhood meetings, including evenings and weekends, to listen to concerns, present plans, and resolve issues. May prepare presentations and present in public meetings to discuss infrastructure issues and recommendations for improvements. May prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received. May review permits and submissions for private development and provide comments/recommendations. Drives a vehicle to job sites in various locations around the City of Evanston.           Uses Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate to the task and environment. Provides technical oversight and coordination for Lead Service Line Replacement projects in collaboration with Water Utility staff, Public Works, and hired consulting firms. Reviews engineering plans, specifications, and construction sequencing for LSLR projects to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and City policies. Coordinates with internal departments to support permitting, resident coordination, and construction phasing related to LSLR work. Assists with field oversight during construction to verify conformance with approved plans and address constructability issues as they arise. Supports tracking of LSLR program progress, schedules, and key milestones in coordination with project team members. Prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or similar engineering discipline. Must have at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering. Must have EIT certification. Must possess and maintain a State of Illinois driver’s license and a safe driving record.   KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS :   Working knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles and practices. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Understanding of various phases of municipal engineering, MUTCD and Highway Capacity manual. Knowledge of software including Autodesk Civil 3D, Adobe Acrobat (and other software programs allowing markups of pdf files), Microsoft Office and Google Office Suite. Knowledge of construction techniques, methods and materials.. Ability to collaborate with staff, including professional, technical, and support staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, and city officials. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical material in mathematical and diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables at one time. Ability to use mathematics for calculations needed for civil engineering tasks. Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, blueprints and specifications, contracts, proposals, legal documents, management information reports, safety manuals and rules, personnel rules, city code and related documents. Ability to prepare business letters, memoranda, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style that are understandable to the audience to whom the written document is addressed. Ability to speak effectively and persuasively, using appropriate diction, articulation, vocabulary and presence appropriate to the audience to whom the spoken word is addressed. Ability to obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification in IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100 and ICS-200   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Type of physical demands: stooping (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist); kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees); crouching (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine); feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in the skin); fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily); reaching (extending hands(s) and arm(s) in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands); talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word); hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds by ear); seeing (the ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye); far vision (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more); near vision (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less); depth perception (ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are, including safety to oneself and others); field of vision (observing an area that can be seen up and in a given point, when required to see a large area while keeping the eyes fixed); accommodation (adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus, especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).   ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:   Physical Surroundings - the worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this classification.       NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :   Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.   SUPERVISION :   Work is performed under the general direction of a Senior Project Manager. Assignments may vary and may be either verbal or written, with work subject to review by a supervisor through ongoing observation, written and verbal communications, meetings and from department. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, unified work rules, union contract, personnel rules and OSHA.  Additional guidance is provided by federal, state, and City traffic sign and control regulations, safety regulations, and sign manufacturing equipment manuals.    PUBLIC CONTACT :   Will have contact with other city employees and contractors on a regular basis.  May have periodic contact with the general public when in the field or at public meetings.      SELECTION METHOD              TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST                  LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST         Qualifications Assessment        Category List                                        Two (2) Years Structured Oral Interview   ______________________________________________________________________________________   To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.   Chosen candidates will be subject to a pre-employment screening and drug/alcohol screen.   The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).   NATURE OF WORK :   This is a professional position requiring the performance of a variety of civil engineering and project management tasks for city infrastructure improvement projects including multimodal transportation, utilities, and park amenities. Tasks include completion of engineering challenge studies, preparation of contract documents (plans and specifications), cost estimating, field inspection, field reports, approval of contractor pay estimates, and project closeout tasks. This position may also be responsible for the preparation of requests for qualifications and requests for proposals, as well as hiring and supervision of consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :   Plans, designs, and directs construction and maintenance of civil site design, multimodal transportation, traffic calming, parking lots, alleys, water systems, and park amenities. Prepares contract drawings utilizing engineering drawing software. Prepares contract technical specifications in compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation and other industry standards. Prepares Division 0 and Division 1 in compliance with City of Evanston guidelines and policies. Prepares engineering cost estimates for capital improvement projects. Understands requirements of external agencies, such as the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Prepares permit applications and applies for permits in support of City infrastructure projects from the City of Evanston and from outside agencies, Works within the city of Evanston purchasing policies to procure engineering/contractor services. Provides field inspection of contractors and prepares field reports to document progress and issues. Investigates complaints from citizens, contractors and the general public; responds and resolves situations in accordance with City standards and parameters Reviews and approves contractor and consultant pay estimates. Supervises project closeout, including production of as-built drawings and .shp files for upload into the City’s GIS system. Prepares Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals to contract with consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure improvements. Oversees the work of consulting firms contracted for the improvement of the City’s infrastructure. Performs technical research in developing solutions to engineering problems. Completes planning studies to resolve municipal infrastructure challenges. Prepares and implements traffic signal timing plans for isolated intersections, arterial systems and the downtown grid system. Prepares and/or evaluates traffic and parking impact studies. Prepares memoranda and reports for internal and external use. May attend community and neighborhood meetings, including evenings and weekends, to listen to concerns, present plans, and resolve issues. May prepare presentations and present in public meetings to discuss infrastructure issues and recommendations for improvements. May prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received. May review permits and submissions for private development and provide comments/recommendations. Drives a vehicle to job sites in various locations around the City of Evanston.           Uses Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate to the task and environment. Provides technical oversight and coordination for Lead Service Line Replacement projects in collaboration with Water Utility staff, Public Works, and hired consulting firms. Reviews engineering plans, specifications, and construction sequencing for LSLR projects to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and City policies. Coordinates with internal departments to support permitting, resident coordination, and construction phasing related to LSLR work. Assists with field oversight during construction to verify conformance with approved plans and address constructability issues as they arise. Supports tracking of LSLR program progress, schedules, and key milestones in coordination with project team members. Prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or similar engineering discipline. Must have at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering. Must have EIT certification. Must possess and maintain a State of Illinois driver’s license and a safe driving record.   KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS :   Working knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles and practices. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Understanding of various phases of municipal engineering, MUTCD and Highway Capacity manual. Knowledge of software including Autodesk Civil 3D, Adobe Acrobat (and other software programs allowing markups of pdf files), Microsoft Office and Google Office Suite. Knowledge of construction techniques, methods and materials.. Ability to collaborate with staff, including professional, technical, and support staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, and city officials. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical material in mathematical and diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables at one time. Ability to use mathematics for calculations needed for civil engineering tasks. Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, blueprints and specifications, contracts, proposals, legal documents, management information reports, safety manuals and rules, personnel rules, city code and related documents. Ability to prepare business letters, memoranda, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style that are understandable to the audience to whom the written document is addressed. Ability to speak effectively and persuasively, using appropriate diction, articulation, vocabulary and presence appropriate to the audience to whom the spoken word is addressed. Ability to obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification in IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100 and ICS-200   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Type of physical demands: stooping (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist); kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees); crouching (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine); feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in the skin); fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily); reaching (extending hands(s) and arm(s) in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands); talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word); hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds by ear); seeing (the ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye); far vision (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more); near vision (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less); depth perception (ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are, including safety to oneself and others); field of vision (observing an area that can be seen up and in a given point, when required to see a large area while keeping the eyes fixed); accommodation (adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus, especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).   ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:   Physical Surroundings - the worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this classification.       NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :   Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.   SUPERVISION :   Work is performed under the general direction of a Senior Project Manager. Assignments may vary and may be either verbal or written, with work subject to review by a supervisor through ongoing observation, written and verbal communications, meetings and from department. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, unified work rules, union contract, personnel rules and OSHA.  Additional guidance is provided by federal, state, and City traffic sign and control regulations, safety regulations, and sign manufacturing equipment manuals.    PUBLIC CONTACT :   Will have contact with other city employees and contractors on a regular basis.  May have periodic contact with the general public when in the field or at public meetings.      SELECTION METHOD              TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST                  LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST         Qualifications Assessment        Category List                                        Two (2) Years Structured Oral Interview   ______________________________________________________________________________________   To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.   Chosen candidates will be subject to a pre-employment screening and drug/alcohol screen.   The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).   NATURE OF WORK :   This is a professional position requiring the performance of a variety of civil engineering and project management tasks for city infrastructure improvement projects including multimodal transportation, utilities, and park amenities. Tasks include completion of engineering challenge studies, preparation of contract documents (plans and specifications), cost estimating, field inspection, field reports, approval of contractor pay estimates, and project closeout tasks. This position may also be responsible for the preparation of requests for qualifications and requests for proposals, as well as hiring and supervision of consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :   Plans, designs, and directs construction and maintenance of civil site design, multimodal transportation, traffic calming, parking lots, alleys, water systems, and park amenities. Prepares contract drawings utilizing engineering drawing software. Prepares contract technical specifications in compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation and other industry standards. Prepares Division 0 and Division 1 in compliance with City of Evanston guidelines and policies. Prepares engineering cost estimates for capital improvement projects. Understands requirements of external agencies, such as the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Prepares permit applications and applies for permits in support of City infrastructure projects from the City of Evanston and from outside agencies, Works within the city of Evanston purchasing policies to procure engineering/contractor services. Provides field inspection of contractors and prepares field reports to document progress and issues. Investigates complaints from citizens, contractors and the general public; responds and resolves situations in accordance with City standards and parameters Reviews and approves contractor and consultant pay estimates. Supervises project closeout, including production of as-built drawings and .shp files for upload into the City’s GIS system. Prepares Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals to contract with consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure improvements. Oversees the work of consulting firms contracted for the improvement of the City’s infrastructure. Performs technical research in developing solutions to engineering problems. Completes planning studies to resolve municipal infrastructure challenges. Prepares and implements traffic signal timing plans for isolated intersections, arterial systems and the downtown grid system. Prepares and/or evaluates traffic and parking impact studies. Prepares memoranda and reports for internal and external use. May attend community and neighborhood meetings, including evenings and weekends, to listen to concerns, present plans, and resolve issues. May prepare presentations and present in public meetings to discuss infrastructure issues and recommendations for improvements. May prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received. May review permits and submissions for private development and provide comments/recommendations. Drives a vehicle to job sites in various locations around the City of Evanston.           Uses Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate to the task and environment. Provides technical oversight and coordination for Lead Service Line Replacement projects in collaboration with Water Utility staff, Public Works, and hired consulting firms. Reviews engineering plans, specifications, and construction sequencing for LSLR projects to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and City policies. Coordinates with internal departments to support permitting, resident coordination, and construction phasing related to LSLR work. Assists with field oversight during construction to verify conformance with approved plans and address constructability issues as they arise. Supports tracking of LSLR program progress, schedules, and key milestones in coordination with project team members. Prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or similar engineering discipline. Must have at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering. Must have EIT certification. Must possess and maintain a State of Illinois driver’s license and a safe driving record.   KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS :   Working knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles and practices. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Understanding of various phases of municipal engineering, MUTCD and Highway Capacity manual. Knowledge of software including Autodesk Civil 3D, Adobe Acrobat (and other software programs allowing markups of pdf files), Microsoft Office and Google Office Suite. Knowledge of construction techniques, methods and materials.. Ability to collaborate with staff, including professional, technical, and support staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, and city officials. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical material in mathematical and diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables at one time. Ability to use mathematics for calculations needed for civil engineering tasks. Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, blueprints and specifications, contracts, proposals, legal documents, management information reports, safety manuals and rules, personnel rules, city code and related documents. Ability to prepare business letters, memoranda, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style that are understandable to the audience to whom the written document is addressed. Ability to speak effectively and persuasively, using appropriate diction, articulation, vocabulary and presence appropriate to the audience to whom the spoken word is addressed. Ability to obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification in IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100 and ICS-200   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Type of physical demands: stooping (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist); kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees); crouching (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine); feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in the skin); fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily); reaching (extending hands(s) and arm(s) in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands); talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word); hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds by ear); seeing (the ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye); far vision (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more); near vision (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less); depth perception (ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are, including safety to oneself and others); field of vision (observing an area that can be seen up and in a given point, when required to see a large area while keeping the eyes fixed); accommodation (adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus, especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).   ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:   Physical Surroundings - the worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this classification.       NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :   Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.   SUPERVISION :   Work is performed under the general direction of a Senior Project Manager. Assignments may vary and may be either verbal or written, with work subject to review by a supervisor through ongoing observation, written and verbal communications, meetings and from department. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, unified work rules, union contract, personnel rules and OSHA.  Additional guidance is provided by federal, state, and City traffic sign and control regulations, safety regulations, and sign manufacturing equipment manuals.    PUBLIC CONTACT :   Will have contact with other city employees and contractors on a regular basis.  May have periodic contact with the general public when in the field or at public meetings.      SELECTION METHOD              TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST                  LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST         Qualifications Assessment        Category List                                        Two (2) Years Structured Oral Interview   ______________________________________________________________________________________   To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.   Chosen candidates will be subject to a pre-employment screening and drug/alcohol screen.   The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).   NATURE OF WORK :   This is a professional position requiring the performance of a variety of civil engineering and project management tasks for city infrastructure improvement projects including multimodal transportation, utilities, and park amenities. Tasks include completion of engineering challenge studies, preparation of contract documents (plans and specifications), cost estimating, field inspection, field reports, approval of contractor pay estimates, and project closeout tasks. This position may also be responsible for the preparation of requests for qualifications and requests for proposals, as well as hiring and supervision of consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :   Plans, designs, and directs construction and maintenance of civil site design, multimodal transportation, traffic calming, parking lots, alleys, water systems, and park amenities. Prepares contract drawings utilizing engineering drawing software. Prepares contract technical specifications in compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation and other industry standards. Prepares Division 0 and Division 1 in compliance with City of Evanston guidelines and policies. Prepares engineering cost estimates for capital improvement projects. Understands requirements of external agencies, such as the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Prepares permit applications and applies for permits in support of City infrastructure projects from the City of Evanston and from outside agencies, Works within the city of Evanston purchasing policies to procure engineering/contractor services. Provides field inspection of contractors and prepares field reports to document progress and issues. Investigates complaints from citizens, contractors and the general public; responds and resolves situations in accordance with City standards and parameters Reviews and approves contractor and consultant pay estimates. Supervises project closeout, including production of as-built drawings and .shp files for upload into the City’s GIS system. Prepares Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals to contract with consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure improvements. Oversees the work of consulting firms contracted for the improvement of the City’s infrastructure. Performs technical research in developing solutions to engineering problems. Completes planning studies to resolve municipal infrastructure challenges. Prepares and implements traffic signal timing plans for isolated intersections, arterial systems and the downtown grid system. Prepares and/or evaluates traffic and parking impact studies. Prepares memoranda and reports for internal and external use. May attend community and neighborhood meetings, including evenings and weekends, to listen to concerns, present plans, and resolve issues. May prepare presentations and present in public meetings to discuss infrastructure issues and recommendations for improvements. May prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received. May review permits and submissions for private development and provide comments/recommendations. Drives a vehicle to job sites in various locations around the City of Evanston.           Uses Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate to the task and environment. Provides technical oversight and coordination for Lead Service Line Replacement projects in collaboration with Water Utility staff, Public Works, and hired consulting firms. Reviews engineering plans, specifications, and construction sequencing for LSLR projects to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and City policies. Coordinates with internal departments to support permitting, resident coordination, and construction phasing related to LSLR work. Assists with field oversight during construction to verify conformance with approved plans and address constructability issues as they arise. Supports tracking of LSLR program progress, schedules, and key milestones in coordination with project team members. Prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or similar engineering discipline. Must have at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering. Must have EIT certification. Must possess and maintain a State of Illinois driver’s license and a safe driving record.   KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS :   Working knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles and practices. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Understanding of various phases of municipal engineering, MUTCD and Highway Capacity manual. Knowledge of software including Autodesk Civil 3D, Adobe Acrobat (and other software programs allowing markups of pdf files), Microsoft Office and Google Office Suite. Knowledge of construction techniques, methods and materials.. Ability to collaborate with staff, including professional, technical, and support staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, and city officials. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical material in mathematical and diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables at one time. Ability to use mathematics for calculations needed for civil engineering tasks. Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, blueprints and specifications, contracts, proposals, legal documents, management information reports, safety manuals and rules, personnel rules, city code and related documents. Ability to prepare business letters, memoranda, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style that are understandable to the audience to whom the written document is addressed. Ability to speak effectively and persuasively, using appropriate diction, articulation, vocabulary and presence appropriate to the audience to whom the spoken word is addressed. Ability to obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification in IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100 and ICS-200   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Type of physical demands: stooping (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist); kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees); crouching (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine); feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in the skin); fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily); reaching (extending hands(s) and arm(s) in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands); talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word); hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds by ear); seeing (the ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye); far vision (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more); near vision (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less); depth perception (ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are, including safety to oneself and others); field of vision (observing an area that can be seen up and in a given point, when required to see a large area while keeping the eyes fixed); accommodation (adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus, especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).   ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:   Physical Surroundings - the worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this classification.       NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :   Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.   SUPERVISION :   Work is performed under the general direction of a Senior Project Manager. Assignments may vary and may be either verbal or written, with work subject to review by a supervisor through ongoing observation, written and verbal communications, meetings and from department. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, unified work rules, union contract, personnel rules and OSHA.  Additional guidance is provided by federal, state, and City traffic sign and control regulations, safety regulations, and sign manufacturing equipment manuals.    PUBLIC CONTACT :   Will have contact with other city employees and contractors on a regular basis.  May have periodic contact with the general public when in the field or at public meetings.      SELECTION METHOD              TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST                  LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST         Qualifications Assessment        Category List                                        Two (2) Years Structured Oral Interview   ______________________________________________________________________________________   To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.   Chosen candidates will be subject to a pre-employment screening and drug/alcohol screen.   The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).   NATURE OF WORK :   This is a professional position requiring the performance of a variety of civil engineering and project management tasks for city infrastructure improvement projects including multimodal transportation, utilities, and park amenities. Tasks include completion of engineering challenge studies, preparation of contract documents (plans and specifications), cost estimating, field inspection, field reports, approval of contractor pay estimates, and project closeout tasks. This position may also be responsible for the preparation of requests for qualifications and requests for proposals, as well as hiring and supervision of consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :   Plans, designs, and directs construction and maintenance of civil site design, multimodal transportation, traffic calming, parking lots, alleys, water systems, and park amenities. Prepares contract drawings utilizing engineering drawing software. Prepares contract technical specifications in compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation and other industry standards. Prepares Division 0 and Division 1 in compliance with City of Evanston guidelines and policies. Prepares engineering cost estimates for capital improvement projects. Understands requirements of external agencies, such as the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Prepares permit applications and applies for permits in support of City infrastructure projects from the City of Evanston and from outside agencies, Works within the city of Evanston purchasing policies to procure engineering/contractor services. Provides field inspection of contractors and prepares field reports to document progress and issues. Investigates complaints from citizens, contractors and the general public; responds and resolves situations in accordance with City standards and parameters Reviews and approves contractor and consultant pay estimates. Supervises project closeout, including production of as-built drawings and .shp files for upload into the City’s GIS system. Prepares Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals to contract with consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure improvements. Oversees the work of consulting firms contracted for the improvement of the City’s infrastructure. Performs technical research in developing solutions to engineering problems. Completes planning studies to resolve municipal infrastructure challenges. Prepares and implements traffic signal timing plans for isolated intersections, arterial systems and the downtown grid system. Prepares and/or evaluates traffic and parking impact studies. Prepares memoranda and reports for internal and external use. May attend community and neighborhood meetings, including evenings and weekends, to listen to concerns, present plans, and resolve issues. May prepare presentations and present in public meetings to discuss infrastructure issues and recommendations for improvements. May prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received. May review permits and submissions for private development and provide comments/recommendations. Drives a vehicle to job sites in various locations around the City of Evanston.           Uses Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate to the task and environment. Provides technical oversight and coordination for Lead Service Line Replacement projects in collaboration with Water Utility staff, Public Works, and hired consulting firms. Reviews engineering plans, specifications, and construction sequencing for LSLR projects to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and City policies. Coordinates with internal departments to support permitting, resident coordination, and construction phasing related to LSLR work. Assists with field oversight during construction to verify conformance with approved plans and address constructability issues as they arise. Supports tracking of LSLR program progress, schedules, and key milestones in coordination with project team members. Prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or similar engineering discipline. Must have at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering. Must have EIT certification. Must possess and maintain a State of Illinois driver’s license and a safe driving record.   KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS :   Working knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles and practices. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Understanding of various phases of municipal engineering, MUTCD and Highway Capacity manual. Knowledge of software including Autodesk Civil 3D, Adobe Acrobat (and other software programs allowing markups of pdf files), Microsoft Office and Google Office Suite. Knowledge of construction techniques, methods and materials.. Ability to collaborate with staff, including professional, technical, and support staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, and city officials. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical material in mathematical and diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables at one time. Ability to use mathematics for calculations needed for civil engineering tasks. Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, blueprints and specifications, contracts, proposals, legal documents, management information reports, safety manuals and rules, personnel rules, city code and related documents. Ability to prepare business letters, memoranda, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style that are understandable to the audience to whom the written document is addressed. Ability to speak effectively and persuasively, using appropriate diction, articulation, vocabulary and presence appropriate to the audience to whom the spoken word is addressed. Ability to obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification in IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100 and ICS-200   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Type of physical demands: stooping (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist); kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees); crouching (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine); feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in the skin); fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily); reaching (extending hands(s) and arm(s) in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands); talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word); hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds by ear); seeing (the ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye); far vision (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more); near vision (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less); depth perception (ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are, including safety to oneself and others); field of vision (observing an area that can be seen up and in a given point, when required to see a large area while keeping the eyes fixed); accommodation (adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus, especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).   ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:   Physical Surroundings - the worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this classification.       NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :   Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.   SUPERVISION :   Work is performed under the general direction of a Senior Project Manager. Assignments may vary and may be either verbal or written, with work subject to review by a supervisor through ongoing observation, written and verbal communications, meetings and from department. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, unified work rules, union contract, personnel rules and OSHA.  Additional guidance is provided by federal, state, and City traffic sign and control regulations, safety regulations, and sign manufacturing equipment manuals.    PUBLIC CONTACT :   Will have contact with other city employees and contractors on a regular basis.  May have periodic contact with the general public when in the field or at public meetings.      SELECTION METHOD              TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST                  LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST         Qualifications Assessment        Category List                                        Two (2) Years Structured Oral Interview   ______________________________________________________________________________________   To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.   Chosen candidates will be subject to a pre-employment screening and drug/alcohol screen.   The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).   NATURE OF WORK :   This is a professional position requiring the performance of a variety of civil engineering and project management tasks for city infrastructure improvement projects including multimodal transportation, utilities, and park amenities. Tasks include completion of engineering challenge studies, preparation of contract documents (plans and specifications), cost estimating, field inspection, field reports, approval of contractor pay estimates, and project closeout tasks. This position may also be responsible for the preparation of requests for qualifications and requests for proposals, as well as hiring and supervision of consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :   Plans, designs, and directs construction and maintenance of civil site design, multimodal transportation, traffic calming, parking lots, alleys, water systems, and park amenities. Prepares contract drawings utilizing engineering drawing software. Prepares contract technical specifications in compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation and other industry standards. Prepares Division 0 and Division 1 in compliance with City of Evanston guidelines and policies. Prepares engineering cost estimates for capital improvement projects. Understands requirements of external agencies, such as the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Prepares permit applications and applies for permits in support of City infrastructure projects from the City of Evanston and from outside agencies, Works within the city of Evanston purchasing policies to procure engineering/contractor services. Provides field inspection of contractors and prepares field reports to document progress and issues. Investigates complaints from citizens, contractors and the general public; responds and resolves situations in accordance with City standards and parameters Reviews and approves contractor and consultant pay estimates. Supervises project closeout, including production of as-built drawings and .shp files for upload into the City’s GIS system. Prepares Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals to contract with consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure improvements. Oversees the work of consulting firms contracted for the improvement of the City’s infrastructure. Performs technical research in developing solutions to engineering problems. Completes planning studies to resolve municipal infrastructure challenges. Prepares and implements traffic signal timing plans for isolated intersections, arterial systems and the downtown grid system. Prepares and/or evaluates traffic and parking impact studies. Prepares memoranda and reports for internal and external use. May attend community and neighborhood meetings, including evenings and weekends, to listen to concerns, present plans, and resolve issues. May prepare presentations and present in public meetings to discuss infrastructure issues and recommendations for improvements. May prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received. May review permits and submissions for private development and provide comments/recommendations. Drives a vehicle to job sites in various locations around the City of Evanston.           Uses Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate to the task and environment. Provides technical oversight and coordination for Lead Service Line Replacement projects in collaboration with Water Utility staff, Public Works, and hired consulting firms. Reviews engineering plans, specifications, and construction sequencing for LSLR projects to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and City policies. Coordinates with internal departments to support permitting, resident coordination, and construction phasing related to LSLR work. Assists with field oversight during construction to verify conformance with approved plans and address constructability issues as they arise. Supports tracking of LSLR program progress, schedules, and key milestones in coordination with project team members. Prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or similar engineering discipline. Must have at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering. Must have EIT certification. Must possess and maintain a State of Illinois driver’s license and a safe driving record.   KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS :   Working knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles and practices. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Understanding of various phases of municipal engineering, MUTCD and Highway Capacity manual. Knowledge of software including Autodesk Civil 3D, Adobe Acrobat (and other software programs allowing markups of pdf files), Microsoft Office and Google Office Suite. Knowledge of construction techniques, methods and materials.. Ability to collaborate with staff, including professional, technical, and support staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, and city officials. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical material in mathematical and diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables at one time. Ability to use mathematics for calculations needed for civil engineering tasks. Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, blueprints and specifications, contracts, proposals, legal documents, management information reports, safety manuals and rules, personnel rules, city code and related documents. Ability to prepare business letters, memoranda, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style that are understandable to the audience to whom the written document is addressed. Ability to speak effectively and persuasively, using appropriate diction, articulation, vocabulary and presence appropriate to the audience to whom the spoken word is addressed. Ability to obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification in IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100 and ICS-200   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Type of physical demands: stooping (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist); kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees); crouching (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine); feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in the skin); fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily); reaching (extending hands(s) and arm(s) in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands); talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word); hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds by ear); seeing (the ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye); far vision (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more); near vision (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less); depth perception (ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are, including safety to oneself and others); field of vision (observing an area that can be seen up and in a given point, when required to see a large area while keeping the eyes fixed); accommodation (adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus, especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).   ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:   Physical Surroundings - the worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this classification.       NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :   Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.   SUPERVISION :   Work is performed under the general direction of a Senior Project Manager. Assignments may vary and may be either verbal or written, with work subject to review by a supervisor through ongoing observation, written and verbal communications, meetings and from department. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, unified work rules, union contract, personnel rules and OSHA.  Additional guidance is provided by federal, state, and City traffic sign and control regulations, safety regulations, and sign manufacturing equipment manuals.    PUBLIC CONTACT :   Will have contact with other city employees and contractors on a regular basis.  May have periodic contact with the general public when in the field or at public meetings.      SELECTION METHOD              TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST                  LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST         Qualifications Assessment        Category List                                        Two (2) Years Structured Oral Interview   ______________________________________________________________________________________   To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.   Chosen candidates will be subject to a pre-employment screening and drug/alcohol screen.   The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).   NATURE OF WORK :   This is a professional position requiring the performance of a variety of civil engineering and project management tasks for city infrastructure improvement projects including multimodal transportation, utilities, and park amenities. Tasks include completion of engineering challenge studies, preparation of contract documents (plans and specifications), cost estimating, field inspection, field reports, approval of contractor pay estimates, and project closeout tasks. This position may also be responsible for the preparation of requests for qualifications and requests for proposals, as well as hiring and supervision of consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :   Plans, designs, and directs construction and maintenance of civil site design, multimodal transportation, traffic calming, parking lots, alleys, water systems, and park amenities. Prepares contract drawings utilizing engineering drawing software. Prepares contract technical specifications in compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation and other industry standards. Prepares Division 0 and Division 1 in compliance with City of Evanston guidelines and policies. Prepares engineering cost estimates for capital improvement projects. Understands requirements of external agencies, such as the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Prepares permit applications and applies for permits in support of City infrastructure projects from the City of Evanston and from outside agencies, Works within the city of Evanston purchasing policies to procure engineering/contractor services. Provides field inspection of contractors and prepares field reports to document progress and issues. Investigates complaints from citizens, contractors and the general public; responds and resolves situations in accordance with City standards and parameters Reviews and approves contractor and consultant pay estimates. Supervises project closeout, including production of as-built drawings and .shp files for upload into the City’s GIS system. Prepares Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals to contract with consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure improvements. Oversees the work of consulting firms contracted for the improvement of the City’s infrastructure. Performs technical research in developing solutions to engineering problems. Completes planning studies to resolve municipal infrastructure challenges. Prepares and implements traffic signal timing plans for isolated intersections, arterial systems and the downtown grid system. Prepares and/or evaluates traffic and parking impact studies. Prepares memoranda and reports for internal and external use. May attend community and neighborhood meetings, including evenings and weekends, to listen to concerns, present plans, and resolve issues. May prepare presentations and present in public meetings to discuss infrastructure issues and recommendations for improvements. May prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received. May review permits and submissions for private development and provide comments/recommendations. Drives a vehicle to job sites in various locations around the City of Evanston.           Uses Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate to the task and environment. Provides technical oversight and coordination for Lead Service Line Replacement projects in collaboration with Water Utility staff, Public Works, and hired consulting firms. Reviews engineering plans, specifications, and construction sequencing for LSLR projects to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and City policies. Coordinates with internal departments to support permitting, resident coordination, and construction phasing related to LSLR work. Assists with field oversight during construction to verify conformance with approved plans and address constructability issues as they arise. Supports tracking of LSLR program progress, schedules, and key milestones in coordination with project team members. Prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or similar engineering discipline. Must have at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering. Must have EIT certification. Must possess and maintain a State of Illinois driver’s license and a safe driving record.   KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS :   Working knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles and practices. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Understanding of various phases of municipal engineering, MUTCD and Highway Capacity manual. Knowledge of software including Autodesk Civil 3D, Adobe Acrobat (and other software programs allowing markups of pdf files), Microsoft Office and Google Office Suite. Knowledge of construction techniques, methods and materials.. Ability to collaborate with staff, including professional, technical, and support staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, and city officials. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical material in mathematical and diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables at one time. Ability to use mathematics for calculations needed for civil engineering tasks. Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, blueprints and specifications, contracts, proposals, legal documents, management information reports, safety manuals and rules, personnel rules, city code and related documents. Ability to prepare business letters, memoranda, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style that are understandable to the audience to whom the written document is addressed. Ability to speak effectively and persuasively, using appropriate diction, articulation, vocabulary and presence appropriate to the audience to whom the spoken word is addressed. Ability to obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification in IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100 and ICS-200   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Type of physical demands: stooping (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist); kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees); crouching (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine); feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in the skin); fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily); reaching (extending hands(s) and arm(s) in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands); talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word); hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds by ear); seeing (the ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye); far vision (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more); near vision (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less); depth perception (ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are, including safety to oneself and others); field of vision (observing an area that can be seen up and in a given point, when required to see a large area while keeping the eyes fixed); accommodation (adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus, especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).   ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:   Physical Surroundings - the worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this classification.       NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :   Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.   SUPERVISION :   Work is performed under the general direction of a Senior Project Manager. Assignments may vary and may be either verbal or written, with work subject to review by a supervisor through ongoing observation, written and verbal communications, meetings and from department. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, unified work rules, union contract, personnel rules and OSHA.  Additional guidance is provided by federal, state, and City traffic sign and control regulations, safety regulations, and sign manufacturing equipment manuals.    PUBLIC CONTACT :   Will have contact with other city employees and contractors on a regular basis.  May have periodic contact with the general public when in the field or at public meetings.      SELECTION METHOD              TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST                  LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST         Qualifications Assessment        Category List                                        Two (2) Years Structured Oral Interview   ______________________________________________________________________________________   To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.   Chosen candidates will be subject to a pre-employment screening and drug/alcohol screen.   The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).   NATURE OF WORK :   This is a professional position requiring the performance of a variety of civil engineering and project management tasks for city infrastructure improvement projects including multimodal transportation, utilities, and park amenities. Tasks include completion of engineering challenge studies, preparation of contract documents (plans and specifications), cost estimating, field inspection, field reports, approval of contractor pay estimates, and project closeout tasks. This position may also be responsible for the preparation of requests for qualifications and requests for proposals, as well as hiring and supervision of consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :   Plans, designs, and directs construction and maintenance of civil site design, multimodal transportation, traffic calming, parking lots, alleys, water systems, and park amenities. Prepares contract drawings utilizing engineering drawing software. Prepares contract technical specifications in compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation and other industry standards. Prepares Division 0 and Division 1 in compliance with City of Evanston guidelines and policies. Prepares engineering cost estimates for capital improvement projects. Understands requirements of external agencies, such as the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Prepares permit applications and applies for permits in support of City infrastructure projects from the City of Evanston and from outside agencies, Works within the city of Evanston purchasing policies to procure engineering/contractor services. Provides field inspection of contractors and prepares field reports to document progress and issues. Investigates complaints from citizens, contractors and the general public; responds and resolves situations in accordance with City standards and parameters Reviews and approves contractor and consultant pay estimates. Supervises project closeout, including production of as-built drawings and .shp files for upload into the City’s GIS system. Prepares Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals to contract with consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure improvements. Oversees the work of consulting firms contracted for the improvement of the City’s infrastructure. Performs technical research in developing solutions to engineering problems. Completes planning studies to resolve municipal infrastructure challenges. Prepares and implements traffic signal timing plans for isolated intersections, arterial systems and the downtown grid system. Prepares and/or evaluates traffic and parking impact studies. Prepares memoranda and reports for internal and external use. May attend community and neighborhood meetings, including evenings and weekends, to listen to concerns, present plans, and resolve issues. May prepare presentations and present in public meetings to discuss infrastructure issues and recommendations for improvements. May prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received. May review permits and submissions for private development and provide comments/recommendations. Drives a vehicle to job sites in various locations around the City of Evanston.           Uses Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate to the task and environment. Provides technical oversight and coordination for Lead Service Line Replacement projects in collaboration with Water Utility staff, Public Works, and hired consulting firms. Reviews engineering plans, specifications, and construction sequencing for LSLR projects to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and City policies. Coordinates with internal departments to support permitting, resident coordination, and construction phasing related to LSLR work. Assists with field oversight during construction to verify conformance with approved plans and address constructability issues as they arise. Supports tracking of LSLR program progress, schedules, and key milestones in coordination with project team members. Prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or similar engineering discipline. Must have at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering. Must have EIT certification. Must possess and maintain a State of Illinois driver’s license and a safe driving record.   KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS :   Working knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles and practices. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Understanding of various phases of municipal engineering, MUTCD and Highway Capacity manual. Knowledge of software including Autodesk Civil 3D, Adobe Acrobat (and other software programs allowing markups of pdf files), Microsoft Office and Google Office Suite. Knowledge of construction techniques, methods and materials.. Ability to collaborate with staff, including professional, technical, and support staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, and city officials. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical material in mathematical and diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables at one time. Ability to use mathematics for calculations needed for civil engineering tasks. Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, blueprints and specifications, contracts, proposals, legal documents, management information reports, safety manuals and rules, personnel rules, city code and related documents. Ability to prepare business letters, memoranda, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style that are understandable to the audience to whom the written document is addressed. Ability to speak effectively and persuasively, using appropriate diction, articulation, vocabulary and presence appropriate to the audience to whom the spoken word is addressed. Ability to obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification in IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100 and ICS-200   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Type of physical demands: stooping (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist); kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees); crouching (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine); feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in the skin); fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily); reaching (extending hands(s) and arm(s) in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands); talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word); hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds by ear); seeing (the ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye); far vision (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more); near vision (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less); depth perception (ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are, including safety to oneself and others); field of vision (observing an area that can be seen up and in a given point, when required to see a large area while keeping the eyes fixed); accommodation (adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus, especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).   ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:   Physical Surroundings - the worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this classification.       NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :   Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.   SUPERVISION :   Work is performed under the general direction of a Senior Project Manager. Assignments may vary and may be either verbal or written, with work subject to review by a supervisor through ongoing observation, written and verbal communications, meetings and from department. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, unified work rules, union contract, personnel rules and OSHA.  Additional guidance is provided by federal, state, and City traffic sign and control regulations, safety regulations, and sign manufacturing equipment manuals.    PUBLIC CONTACT :   Will have contact with other city employees and contractors on a regular basis.  May have periodic contact with the general public when in the field or at public meetings.      SELECTION METHOD              TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST                  LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST         Qualifications Assessment        Category List                                        Two (2) Years Structured Oral Interview   ______________________________________________________________________________________   To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.   Chosen candidates will be subject to a pre-employment screening and drug/alcohol screen.   The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).   NATURE OF WORK :   This is a professional position requiring the performance of a variety of civil engineering and project management tasks for city infrastructure improvement projects including multimodal transportation, utilities, and park amenities. Tasks include completion of engineering challenge studies, preparation of contract documents (plans and specifications), cost estimating, field inspection, field reports, approval of contractor pay estimates, and project closeout tasks. This position may also be responsible for the preparation of requests for qualifications and requests for proposals, as well as hiring and supervision of consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :   Plans, designs, and directs construction and maintenance of civil site design, multimodal transportation, traffic calming, parking lots, alleys, water systems, and park amenities. Prepares contract drawings utilizing engineering drawing software. Prepares contract technical specifications in compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation and other industry standards. Prepares Division 0 and Division 1 in compliance with City of Evanston guidelines and policies. Prepares engineering cost estimates for capital improvement projects. Understands requirements of external agencies, such as the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Prepares permit applications and applies for permits in support of City infrastructure projects from the City of Evanston and from outside agencies, Works within the city of Evanston purchasing policies to procure engineering/contractor services. Provides field inspection of contractors and prepares field reports to document progress and issues. Investigates complaints from citizens, contractors and the general public; responds and resolves situations in accordance with City standards and parameters Reviews and approves contractor and consultant pay estimates. Supervises project closeout, including production of as-built drawings and .shp files for upload into the City’s GIS system. Prepares Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals to contract with consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure improvements. Oversees the work of consulting firms contracted for the improvement of the City’s infrastructure. Performs technical research in developing solutions to engineering problems. Completes planning studies to resolve municipal infrastructure challenges. Prepares and implements traffic signal timing plans for isolated intersections, arterial systems and the downtown grid system. Prepares and/or evaluates traffic and parking impact studies. Prepares memoranda and reports for internal and external use. May attend community and neighborhood meetings, including evenings and weekends, to listen to concerns, present plans, and resolve issues. May prepare presentations and present in public meetings to discuss infrastructure issues and recommendations for improvements. May prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received. May review permits and submissions for private development and provide comments/recommendations. Drives a vehicle to job sites in various locations around the City of Evanston.           Uses Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate to the task and environment. Provides technical oversight and coordination for Lead Service Line Replacement projects in collaboration with Water Utility staff, Public Works, and hired consulting firms. Reviews engineering plans, specifications, and construction sequencing for LSLR projects to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and City policies. Coordinates with internal departments to support permitting, resident coordination, and construction phasing related to LSLR work. Assists with field oversight during construction to verify conformance with approved plans and address constructability issues as they arise. Supports tracking of LSLR program progress, schedules, and key milestones in coordination with project team members. Prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or similar engineering discipline. Must have at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering. Must have EIT certification. Must possess and maintain a State of Illinois driver’s license and a safe driving record.   KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS :   Working knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles and practices. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Understanding of various phases of municipal engineering, MUTCD and Highway Capacity manual. Knowledge of software including Autodesk Civil 3D, Adobe Acrobat (and other software programs allowing markups of pdf files), Microsoft Office and Google Office Suite. Knowledge of construction techniques, methods and materials.. Ability to collaborate with staff, including professional, technical, and support staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, and city officials. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical material in mathematical and diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables at one time. Ability to use mathematics for calculations needed for civil engineering tasks. Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, blueprints and specifications, contracts, proposals, legal documents, management information reports, safety manuals and rules, personnel rules, city code and related documents. Ability to prepare business letters, memoranda, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style that are understandable to the audience to whom the written document is addressed. Ability to speak effectively and persuasively, using appropriate diction, articulation, vocabulary and presence appropriate to the audience to whom the spoken word is addressed. Ability to obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification in IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100 and ICS-200   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Type of physical demands: stooping (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist); kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees); crouching (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine); feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in the skin); fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily); reaching (extending hands(s) and arm(s) in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands); talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word); hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds by ear); seeing (the ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye); far vision (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more); near vision (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less); depth perception (ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are, including safety to oneself and others); field of vision (observing an area that can be seen up and in a given point, when required to see a large area while keeping the eyes fixed); accommodation (adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus, especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).   ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:   Physical Surroundings - the worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this classification.       NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :   Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.   SUPERVISION :   Work is performed under the general direction of a Senior Project Manager. Assignments may vary and may be either verbal or written, with work subject to review by a supervisor through ongoing observation, written and verbal communications, meetings and from department. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, unified work rules, union contract, personnel rules and OSHA.  Additional guidance is provided by federal, state, and City traffic sign and control regulations, safety regulations, and sign manufacturing equipment manuals.    PUBLIC CONTACT :   Will have contact with other city employees and contractors on a regular basis.  May have periodic contact with the general public when in the field or at public meetings.      SELECTION METHOD              TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST                  LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST         Qualifications Assessment        Category List                                        Two (2) Years Structured Oral Interview   ______________________________________________________________________________________   To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.   Chosen candidates will be subject to a pre-employment screening and drug/alcohol screen.   The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).   NATURE OF WORK :   This is a professional position requiring the performance of a variety of civil engineering and project management tasks for city infrastructure improvement projects including multimodal transportation, utilities, and park amenities. Tasks include completion of engineering challenge studies, preparation of contract documents (plans and specifications), cost estimating, field inspection, field reports, approval of contractor pay estimates, and project closeout tasks. This position may also be responsible for the preparation of requests for qualifications and requests for proposals, as well as hiring and supervision of consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :   Plans, designs, and directs construction and maintenance of civil site design, multimodal transportation, traffic calming, parking lots, alleys, water systems, and park amenities. Prepares contract drawings utilizing engineering drawing software. Prepares contract technical specifications in compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation and other industry standards. Prepares Division 0 and Division 1 in compliance with City of Evanston guidelines and policies. Prepares engineering cost estimates for capital improvement projects. Understands requirements of external agencies, such as the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Prepares permit applications and applies for permits in support of City infrastructure projects from the City of Evanston and from outside agencies, Works within the city of Evanston purchasing policies to procure engineering/contractor services. Provides field inspection of contractors and prepares field reports to document progress and issues. Investigates complaints from citizens, contractors and the general public; responds and resolves situations in accordance with City standards and parameters Reviews and approves contractor and consultant pay estimates. Supervises project closeout, including production of as-built drawings and .shp files for upload into the City’s GIS system. Prepares Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals to contract with consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure improvements. Oversees the work of consulting firms contracted for the improvement of the City’s infrastructure. Performs technical research in developing solutions to engineering problems. Completes planning studies to resolve municipal infrastructure challenges. Prepares and implements traffic signal timing plans for isolated intersections, arterial systems and the downtown grid system. Prepares and/or evaluates traffic and parking impact studies. Prepares memoranda and reports for internal and external use. May attend community and neighborhood meetings, including evenings and weekends, to listen to concerns, present plans, and resolve issues. May prepare presentations and present in public meetings to discuss infrastructure issues and recommendations for improvements. May prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received. May review permits and submissions for private development and provide comments/recommendations. Drives a vehicle to job sites in various locations around the City of Evanston.           Uses Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate to the task and environment. Provides technical oversight and coordination for Lead Service Line Replacement projects in collaboration with Water Utility staff, Public Works, and hired consulting firms. Reviews engineering plans, specifications, and construction sequencing for LSLR projects to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and City policies. Coordinates with internal departments to support permitting, resident coordination, and construction phasing related to LSLR work. Assists with field oversight during construction to verify conformance with approved plans and address constructability issues as they arise. Supports tracking of LSLR program progress, schedules, and key milestones in coordination with project team members. Prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or similar engineering discipline. Must have at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering. Must have EIT certification. Must possess and maintain a State of Illinois driver’s license and a safe driving record.   KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS :   Working knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles and practices. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Understanding of various phases of municipal engineering, MUTCD and Highway Capacity manual. Knowledge of software including Autodesk Civil 3D, Adobe Acrobat (and other software programs allowing markups of pdf files), Microsoft Office and Google Office Suite. Knowledge of construction techniques, methods and materials.. Ability to collaborate with staff, including professional, technical, and support staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, and city officials. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical material in mathematical and diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables at one time. Ability to use mathematics for calculations needed for civil engineering tasks. Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, blueprints and specifications, contracts, proposals, legal documents, management information reports, safety manuals and rules, personnel rules, city code and related documents. Ability to prepare business letters, memoranda, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style that are understandable to the audience to whom the written document is addressed. Ability to speak effectively and persuasively, using appropriate diction, articulation, vocabulary and presence appropriate to the audience to whom the spoken word is addressed. Ability to obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification in IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100 and ICS-200   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Type of physical demands: stooping (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist); kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees); crouching (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine); feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in the skin); fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily); reaching (extending hands(s) and arm(s) in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands); talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word); hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds by ear); seeing (the ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye); far vision (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more); near vision (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less); depth perception (ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are, including safety to oneself and others); field of vision (observing an area that can be seen up and in a given point, when required to see a large area while keeping the eyes fixed); accommodation (adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus, especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).   ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:   Physical Surroundings - the worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this classification.       NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :   Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.   SUPERVISION :   Work is performed under the general direction of a Senior Project Manager. Assignments may vary and may be either verbal or written, with work subject to review by a supervisor through ongoing observation, written and verbal communications, meetings and from department. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, unified work rules, union contract, personnel rules and OSHA.  Additional guidance is provided by federal, state, and City traffic sign and control regulations, safety regulations, and sign manufacturing equipment manuals.    PUBLIC CONTACT :   Will have contact with other city employees and contractors on a regular basis.  May have periodic contact with the general public when in the field or at public meetings.      SELECTION METHOD              TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST                  LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST         Qualifications Assessment        Category List                                        Two (2) Years Structured Oral Interview   ______________________________________________________________________________________   To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.   Chosen candidates will be subject to a pre-employment screening and drug/alcohol screen.   The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).   NATURE OF WORK :   This is a professional position requiring the performance of a variety of civil engineering and project management tasks for city infrastructure improvement projects including multimodal transportation, utilities, and park amenities. Tasks include completion of engineering challenge studies, preparation of contract documents (plans and specifications), cost estimating, field inspection, field reports, approval of contractor pay estimates, and project closeout tasks. This position may also be responsible for the preparation of requests for qualifications and requests for proposals, as well as hiring and supervision of consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :   Plans, designs, and directs construction and maintenance of civil site design, multimodal transportation, traffic calming, parking lots, alleys, water systems, and park amenities. Prepares contract drawings utilizing engineering drawing software. Prepares contract technical specifications in compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation and other industry standards. Prepares Division 0 and Division 1 in compliance with City of Evanston guidelines and policies. Prepares engineering cost estimates for capital improvement projects. Understands requirements of external agencies, such as the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Prepares permit applications and applies for permits in support of City infrastructure projects from the City of Evanston and from outside agencies, Works within the city of Evanston purchasing policies to procure engineering/contractor services. Provides field inspection of contractors and prepares field reports to document progress and issues. Investigates complaints from citizens, contractors and the general public; responds and resolves situations in accordance with City standards and parameters Reviews and approves contractor and consultant pay estimates. Supervises project closeout, including production of as-built drawings and .shp files for upload into the City’s GIS system. Prepares Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals to contract with consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure improvements. Oversees the work of consulting firms contracted for the improvement of the City’s infrastructure. Performs technical research in developing solutions to engineering problems. Completes planning studies to resolve municipal infrastructure challenges. Prepares and implements traffic signal timing plans for isolated intersections, arterial systems and the downtown grid system. Prepares and/or evaluates traffic and parking impact studies. Prepares memoranda and reports for internal and external use. May attend community and neighborhood meetings, including evenings and weekends, to listen to concerns, present plans, and resolve issues. May prepare presentations and present in public meetings to discuss infrastructure issues and recommendations for improvements. May prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received. May review permits and submissions for private development and provide comments/recommendations. Drives a vehicle to job sites in various locations around the City of Evanston.           Uses Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate to the task and environment. Provides technical oversight and coordination for Lead Service Line Replacement projects in collaboration with Water Utility staff, Public Works, and hired consulting firms. Reviews engineering plans, specifications, and construction sequencing for LSLR projects to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and City policies. Coordinates with internal departments to support permitting, resident coordination, and construction phasing related to LSLR work. Assists with field oversight during construction to verify conformance with approved plans and address constructability issues as they arise. Supports tracking of LSLR program progress, schedules, and key milestones in coordination with project team members. Prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or similar engineering discipline. Must have at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering. Must have EIT certification. Must possess and maintain a State of Illinois driver’s license and a safe driving record.   KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS :   Working knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles and practices. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Understanding of various phases of municipal engineering, MUTCD and Highway Capacity manual. Knowledge of software including Autodesk Civil 3D, Adobe Acrobat (and other software programs allowing markups of pdf files), Microsoft Office and Google Office Suite. Knowledge of construction techniques, methods and materials.. Ability to collaborate with staff, including professional, technical, and support staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, and city officials. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical material in mathematical and diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables at one time. Ability to use mathematics for calculations needed for civil engineering tasks. Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, blueprints and specifications, contracts, proposals, legal documents, management information reports, safety manuals and rules, personnel rules, city code and related documents. Ability to prepare business letters, memoranda, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style that are understandable to the audience to whom the written document is addressed. Ability to speak effectively and persuasively, using appropriate diction, articulation, vocabulary and presence appropriate to the audience to whom the spoken word is addressed. Ability to obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification in IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100 and ICS-200   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Type of physical demands: stooping (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist); kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees); crouching (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine); feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in the skin); fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily); reaching (extending hands(s) and arm(s) in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands); talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word); hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds by ear); seeing (the ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye); far vision (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more); near vision (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less); depth perception (ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are, including safety to oneself and others); field of vision (observing an area that can be seen up and in a given point, when required to see a large area while keeping the eyes fixed); accommodation (adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus, especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).   ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:   Physical Surroundings - the worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this classification.       NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :   Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.   SUPERVISION :   Work is performed under the general direction of a Senior Project Manager. Assignments may vary and may be either verbal or written, with work subject to review by a supervisor through ongoing observation, written and verbal communications, meetings and from department. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, unified work rules, union contract, personnel rules and OSHA.  Additional guidance is provided by federal, state, and City traffic sign and control regulations, safety regulations, and sign manufacturing equipment manuals.    PUBLIC CONTACT :   Will have contact with other city employees and contractors on a regular basis.  May have periodic contact with the general public when in the field or at public meetings.      SELECTION METHOD              TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST                  LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST         Qualifications Assessment        Category List                                        Two (2) Years Structured Oral Interview   ______________________________________________________________________________________   To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.   Chosen candidates will be subject to a pre-employment screening and drug/alcohol screen.   The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).   NATURE OF WORK :   This is a professional position requiring the performance of a variety of civil engineering and project management tasks for city infrastructure improvement projects including multimodal transportation, utilities, and park amenities. Tasks include completion of engineering challenge studies, preparation of contract documents (plans and specifications), cost estimating, field inspection, field reports, approval of contractor pay estimates, and project closeout tasks. This position may also be responsible for the preparation of requests for qualifications and requests for proposals, as well as hiring and supervision of consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :   Plans, designs, and directs construction and maintenance of civil site design, multimodal transportation, traffic calming, parking lots, alleys, water systems, and park amenities. Prepares contract drawings utilizing engineering drawing software. Prepares contract technical specifications in compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation and other industry standards. Prepares Division 0 and Division 1 in compliance with City of Evanston guidelines and policies. Prepares engineering cost estimates for capital improvement projects. Understands requirements of external agencies, such as the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Prepares permit applications and applies for permits in support of City infrastructure projects from the City of Evanston and from outside agencies, Works within the city of Evanston purchasing policies to procure engineering/contractor services. Provides field inspection of contractors and prepares field reports to document progress and issues. Investigates complaints from citizens, contractors and the general public; responds and resolves situations in accordance with City standards and parameters Reviews and approves contractor and consultant pay estimates. Supervises project closeout, including production of as-built drawings and .shp files for upload into the City’s GIS system. Prepares Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals to contract with consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure improvements. Oversees the work of consulting firms contracted for the improvement of the City’s infrastructure. Performs technical research in developing solutions to engineering problems. Completes planning studies to resolve municipal infrastructure challenges. Prepares and implements traffic signal timing plans for isolated intersections, arterial systems and the downtown grid system. Prepares and/or evaluates traffic and parking impact studies. Prepares memoranda and reports for internal and external use. May attend community and neighborhood meetings, including evenings and weekends, to listen to concerns, present plans, and resolve issues. May prepare presentations and present in public meetings to discuss infrastructure issues and recommendations for improvements. May prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received. May review permits and submissions for private development and provide comments/recommendations. Drives a vehicle to job sites in various locations around the City of Evanston.           Uses Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate to the task and environment. Provides technical oversight and coordination for Lead Service Line Replacement projects in collaboration with Water Utility staff, Public Works, and hired consulting firms. Reviews engineering plans, specifications, and construction sequencing for LSLR projects to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and City policies. Coordinates with internal departments to support permitting, resident coordination, and construction phasing related to LSLR work. Assists with field oversight during construction to verify conformance with approved plans and address constructability issues as they arise. Supports tracking of LSLR program progress, schedules, and key milestones in coordination with project team members. Prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or similar engineering discipline. Must have at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering. Must have EIT certification. Must possess and maintain a State of Illinois driver’s license and a safe driving record.   KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS :   Working knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles and practices. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Understanding of various phases of municipal engineering, MUTCD and Highway Capacity manual. Knowledge of software including Autodesk Civil 3D, Adobe Acrobat (and other software programs allowing markups of pdf files), Microsoft Office and Google Office Suite. Knowledge of construction techniques, methods and materials.. Ability to collaborate with staff, including professional, technical, and support staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, and city officials. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical material in mathematical and diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables at one time. Ability to use mathematics for calculations needed for civil engineering tasks. Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, blueprints and specifications, contracts, proposals, legal documents, management information reports, safety manuals and rules, personnel rules, city code and related documents. Ability to prepare business letters, memoranda, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style that are understandable to the audience to whom the written document is addressed. Ability to speak effectively and persuasively, using appropriate diction, articulation, vocabulary and presence appropriate to the audience to whom the spoken word is addressed. Ability to obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification in IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100 and ICS-200   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Type of physical demands: stooping (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist); kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees); crouching (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine); feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in the skin); fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily); reaching (extending hands(s) and arm(s) in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands); talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word); hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds by ear); seeing (the ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye); far vision (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more); near vision (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less); depth perception (ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are, including safety to oneself and others); field of vision (observing an area that can be seen up and in a given point, when required to see a large area while keeping the eyes fixed); accommodation (adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus, especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).   ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:   Physical Surroundings - the worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this classification.       NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :   Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.   SUPERVISION :   Work is performed under the general direction of a Senior Project Manager. Assignments may vary and may be either verbal or written, with work subject to review by a supervisor through ongoing observation, written and verbal communications, meetings and from department. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, unified work rules, union contract, personnel rules and OSHA.  Additional guidance is provided by federal, state, and City traffic sign and control regulations, safety regulations, and sign manufacturing equipment manuals.    PUBLIC CONTACT :   Will have contact with other city employees and contractors on a regular basis.  May have periodic contact with the general public when in the field or at public meetings.      SELECTION METHOD              TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST                  LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST         Qualifications Assessment        Category List                                        Two (2) Years Structured Oral Interview   ______________________________________________________________________________________   To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.   Chosen candidates will be subject to a pre-employment screening and drug/alcohol screen.   The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).   NATURE OF WORK :   This is a professional position requiring the performance of a variety of civil engineering and project management tasks for city infrastructure improvement projects including multimodal transportation, utilities, and park amenities. Tasks include completion of engineering challenge studies, preparation of contract documents (plans and specifications), cost estimating, field inspection, field reports, approval of contractor pay estimates, and project closeout tasks. This position may also be responsible for the preparation of requests for qualifications and requests for proposals, as well as hiring and supervision of consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :   Plans, designs, and directs construction and maintenance of civil site design, multimodal transportation, traffic calming, parking lots, alleys, water systems, and park amenities. Prepares contract drawings utilizing engineering drawing software. Prepares contract technical specifications in compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation and other industry standards. Prepares Division 0 and Division 1 in compliance with City of Evanston guidelines and policies. Prepares engineering cost estimates for capital improvement projects. Understands requirements of external agencies, such as the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Prepares permit applications and applies for permits in support of City infrastructure projects from the City of Evanston and from outside agencies, Works within the city of Evanston purchasing policies to procure engineering/contractor services. Provides field inspection of contractors and prepares field reports to document progress and issues. Investigates complaints from citizens, contractors and the general public; responds and resolves situations in accordance with City standards and parameters Reviews and approves contractor and consultant pay estimates. Supervises project closeout, including production of as-built drawings and .shp files for upload into the City’s GIS system. Prepares Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals to contract with consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure improvements. Oversees the work of consulting firms contracted for the improvement of the City’s infrastructure. Performs technical research in developing solutions to engineering problems. Completes planning studies to resolve municipal infrastructure challenges. Prepares and implements traffic signal timing plans for isolated intersections, arterial systems and the downtown grid system. Prepares and/or evaluates traffic and parking impact studies. Prepares memoranda and reports for internal and external use. May attend community and neighborhood meetings, including evenings and weekends, to listen to concerns, present plans, and resolve issues. May prepare presentations and present in public meetings to discuss infrastructure issues and recommendations for improvements. May prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received. May review permits and submissions for private development and provide comments/recommendations. Drives a vehicle to job sites in various locations around the City of Evanston.           Uses Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate to the task and environment. Provides technical oversight and coordination for Lead Service Line Replacement projects in collaboration with Water Utility staff, Public Works, and hired consulting firms. Reviews engineering plans, specifications, and construction sequencing for LSLR projects to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and City policies. Coordinates with internal departments to support permitting, resident coordination, and construction phasing related to LSLR work. Assists with field oversight during construction to verify conformance with approved plans and address constructability issues as they arise. Supports tracking of LSLR program progress, schedules, and key milestones in coordination with project team members. Prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or similar engineering discipline. Must have at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering. Must have EIT certification. Must possess and maintain a State of Illinois driver’s license and a safe driving record.   KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS :   Working knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles and practices. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Understanding of various phases of municipal engineering, MUTCD and Highway Capacity manual. Knowledge of software including Autodesk Civil 3D, Adobe Acrobat (and other software programs allowing markups of pdf files), Microsoft Office and Google Office Suite. Knowledge of construction techniques, methods and materials.. Ability to collaborate with staff, including professional, technical, and support staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, and city officials. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical material in mathematical and diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables at one time. Ability to use mathematics for calculations needed for civil engineering tasks. Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, blueprints and specifications, contracts, proposals, legal documents, management information reports, safety manuals and rules, personnel rules, city code and related documents. Ability to prepare business letters, memoranda, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style that are understandable to the audience to whom the written document is addressed. Ability to speak effectively and persuasively, using appropriate diction, articulation, vocabulary and presence appropriate to the audience to whom the spoken word is addressed. Ability to obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification in IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100 and ICS-200   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Type of physical demands: stooping (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist); kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees); crouching (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine); feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in the skin); fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily); reaching (extending hands(s) and arm(s) in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands); talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word); hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds by ear); seeing (the ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye); far vision (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more); near vision (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less); depth perception (ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are, including safety to oneself and others); field of vision (observing an area that can be seen up and in a given point, when required to see a large area while keeping the eyes fixed); accommodation (adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus, especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).   ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:   Physical Surroundings - the worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this classification.       NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :   Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.   SUPERVISION :   Work is performed under the general direction of a Senior Project Manager. Assignments may vary and may be either verbal or written, with work subject to review by a supervisor through ongoing observation, written and verbal communications, meetings and from department. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, unified work rules, union contract, personnel rules and OSHA.  Additional guidance is provided by federal, state, and City traffic sign and control regulations, safety regulations, and sign manufacturing equipment manuals.    PUBLIC CONTACT :   Will have contact with other city employees and contractors on a regular basis.  May have periodic contact with the general public when in the field or at public meetings.      SELECTION METHOD              TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST                  LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST         Qualifications Assessment        Category List                                        Two (2) Years Structured Oral Interview   ______________________________________________________________________________________   To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.   Chosen candidates will be subject to a pre-employment screening and drug/alcohol screen.   The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).   NATURE OF WORK :   This is a professional position requiring the performance of a variety of civil engineering and project management tasks for city infrastructure improvement projects including multimodal transportation, utilities, and park amenities. Tasks include completion of engineering challenge studies, preparation of contract documents (plans and specifications), cost estimating, field inspection, field reports, approval of contractor pay estimates, and project closeout tasks. This position may also be responsible for the preparation of requests for qualifications and requests for proposals, as well as hiring and supervision of consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :   Plans, designs, and directs construction and maintenance of civil site design, multimodal transportation, traffic calming, parking lots, alleys, water systems, and park amenities. Prepares contract drawings utilizing engineering drawing software. Prepares contract technical specifications in compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation and other industry standards. Prepares Division 0 and Division 1 in compliance with City of Evanston guidelines and policies. Prepares engineering cost estimates for capital improvement projects. Understands requirements of external agencies, such as the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Prepares permit applications and applies for permits in support of City infrastructure projects from the City of Evanston and from outside agencies, Works within the city of Evanston purchasing policies to procure engineering/contractor services. Provides field inspection of contractors and prepares field reports to document progress and issues. Investigates complaints from citizens, contractors and the general public; responds and resolves situations in accordance with City standards and parameters Reviews and approves contractor and consultant pay estimates. Supervises project closeout, including production of as-built drawings and .shp files for upload into the City’s GIS system. Prepares Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals to contract with consulting firms for the purpose of planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure improvements. Oversees the work of consulting firms contracted for the improvement of the City’s infrastructure. Performs technical research in developing solutions to engineering problems. Completes planning studies to resolve municipal infrastructure challenges. Prepares and implements traffic signal timing plans for isolated intersections, arterial systems and the downtown grid system. Prepares and/or evaluates traffic and parking impact studies. Prepares memoranda and reports for internal and external use. May attend community and neighborhood meetings, including evenings and weekends, to listen to concerns, present plans, and resolve issues. May prepare presentations and present in public meetings to discuss infrastructure issues and recommendations for improvements. May prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received. May review permits and submissions for private development and provide comments/recommendations. Drives a vehicle to job sites in various locations around the City of Evanston.           Uses Personal Protective Equipment as appropriate to the task and environment. Provides technical oversight and coordination for Lead Service Line Replacement projects in collaboration with Water Utility staff, Public Works, and hired consulting firms. Reviews engineering plans, specifications, and construction sequencing for LSLR projects to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and City policies. Coordinates with internal departments to support permitting, resident coordination, and construction phasing related to LSLR work. Assists with field oversight during construction to verify conformance with approved plans and address constructability issues as they arise. Supports tracking of LSLR program progress, schedules, and key milestones in coordination with project team members. Prepare and submit applications for grant and loan funding, as well as providing documentation for reporting requirements once grants are received MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Must possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or similar engineering discipline. Must have at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering. Must have EIT certification. Must possess and maintain a State of Illinois driver’s license and a safe driving record.   KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS :   Working knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles and practices. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Understanding of various phases of municipal engineering, MUTCD and Highway Capacity manual. Knowledge of software including Autodesk Civil 3D, Adobe Acrobat (and other software programs allowing markups of pdf files), Microsoft Office and Google Office Suite. Knowledge of construction techniques, methods and materials.. Ability to collaborate with staff, including professional, technical, and support staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, and city officials. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical material in mathematical and diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables at one time. Ability to use mathematics for calculations needed for civil engineering tasks. Ability to read scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, blueprints and specifications, contracts, proposals, legal documents, management information reports, safety manuals and rules, personnel rules, city code and related documents. Ability to prepare business letters, memoranda, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style that are understandable to the audience to whom the written document is addressed. Ability to speak effectively and persuasively, using appropriate diction, articulation, vocabulary and presence appropriate to the audience to whom the spoken word is addressed. Ability to obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification in IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100 and ICS-200   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK :   Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Type of physical demands: stooping (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist); kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees); crouching (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine); feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in the skin); fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily); reaching (extending hands(s) and arm(s) in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands); talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word); hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds by ear); seeing (the ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye); far vision (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more); near vision (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less); depth perception (ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are, including safety to oneself and others); field of vision (observing an area that can be seen up and in a given point, when required to see a large area while keeping the eyes fixed); accommodation (adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus, especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).   ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:   Physical Surroundings - the worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this classification.       NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :   Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.   SUPERVISION :   Work is performed under the general direction of a Senior Project Manager. Assignments may vary and may be either verbal or written, with work subject to review by a supervisor through ongoing observation, written and verbal communications, meetings and from department. Guidance is provided through rules and regulations, policies and procedures, unified work rules, union contract, personnel rules and OSHA.  Additional guidance is provided by federal, state, and City traffic sign and control regulations, safety regulations, and sign manufacturing equipment manuals.    PUBLIC CONTACT :   Will have contact with other city employees and contractors on a regular basis.  May have periodic contact with the general public when in the field or at public meetings.      SELECTION METHOD              TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST                  LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST         Qualifications Assessment        Category List                                        Two (2) Years Structured Oral Interview   ______________________________________________________________________________________   To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.   Chosen candidates will be subject to a pre-employment screening and drug/alcohol screen.   The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).     Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:37:43 -0400 https://careers.nspe.org/jobs/rss/22188783/senior-project-manager-traffic https://careers.nspe.org/jobs/rss/22188783/senior-project-manager-traffic Evanston, Illinois, Nature of Work:   This is a professional, technical, and managerial position within the bureau of capital planning & engineering.  Work involves directing the city’s traffic engineering & operations, transportation, and right-of-way permit activities as well as supervising staff, contractors, and additional collaborative or cross departmental teams.  This role will perform professional engineering work in planning, developing, programming, designing for the city.  It will also lead efforts in designing and implementing transportation/traffic engineering plans and capital improvement projects in compliance with city, state, federal regulations.  In addition, the role will review private development plans, assist in preparation of capital improvement budget, and assist in programming of projects for the city council.   Essential Functions: Manages and coordinates multimodal transportation planning and project initiatives with the project team, ensuring pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and accessibility considerations are addressed, and provides recommendations to guide project design and implementation. Works on multimodal corridor and area-wide transportation studies in collaboration with the project team and stakeholders, reviews analyses, and recommends context-sensitive strategies for pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and vehicular operations. Manages and coordinates the City’s Neighborhood Traffic Management and Traffic Calming Program with the project team, including resident petition processes and technical evaluations, and recommends traffic calming measures such as speed humps, alley bumps, pedestrian crossings, LED blinkers, and curb extensions. Reviews developments, private projects affecting the public right-of-way, coordinates with the project team and internal/external stakeholders, evaluates traffic and multimodal impacts, and provides recommendations regarding access, circulation, and mitigation measures. Plans, organizes, and supervises the activities of the traffic engineering section. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities related to the traffic engineering and transportation planning programs of the City. Prepares memos, ordinances, resolutions, contract documents, and intergovernmental agreements for City Council discussion and approval for items related to code amendments, projects and plans concerning traffic & transportation engineering. Assists in developing capital improvement project recommendations regarding traffic, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facility improvements including traffic signal and street light projects. Identifies Federal, State and other funding sources, prepares grant applications and recommends capital improvement budget. Investigates traffic safety and operation concerns of elected officials, citizens and civic groups. Initiates and implements appropriate traffic control operational and safety measures within established federal & state regulations and guidelines, city code and engineering practices. Prepares Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and Bid documents for capital improvement projects, and recommends contract approval to the City Council. Manages contract negotiation and administration of consultants retained for infrastructure improvement or planning purposes. As Project Manager on these projects, holds and conducts community engagement public meetings and surveys to receive feedback. Oversees construction contracts.   Manages the City’s Neighborhood Traffic Management program. Coordinates with City Councilmembers, residents and other City Departments. Attends neighborhood meetings and conducts resident surveys as needed prior to approval and implementation of stop signs, pedestrian crossings, speed humps, traffic signs and other traffic control measures. Manages various permits in the City’s right of way including but not limited to dumpsters, sidewalk signs, newspaper racks, moving vans and overweight trucks. Reviews, updates and administers City Code and develops written policies as related to transportation and traffic. Reviews capital improvement projects and provides recommendations regarding traffic & transportation engineering design elements, traffic control and maintenance plans. Reviews traffic and transportation design elements affecting the public right-of-way of private development projects and provides recommendations. Reviews major street openings and obstructions in right-of-way by utility companies, transit agencies, private developers, contractors and recommends traffic control measures as needed. Coordinates with other agencies such as Illinois Department of Transportation, Cook County Highway Department, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, Regional Transportation Authority, Chicago Transit Authority, Pace Suburban Bus, and Northwest Municipal Conference. Analyzes traffic crash history patterns at spot locations or corridors. Conducts traffic observations, turning movement counts, speed and volume studies. Conducts traffic signal capacity analysis, reviews traffic signal coordination and timing plans and makes necessary adjustments and improvements. Assists in the Safe Route to School program in coordination with the School District; reviews and makes recommendations for walk routes, school crossings, and circulation around schools. Assists in the alley light program in coordination with ComEd. May manage the private vendor bus shelter installation and maintenance program. Attends and participates in city council meetings, committee meetings, conferences, and meetings of city management team as assigned. Supervises trains, evaluates, and selects subordinate personnel in a union environment; monitors and evaluates employee performance; recommends merit increases, and administers disciplinary actions or corrective action as needed. Consults with the city engineer and the director of public works on policy proposals. Monitors budget for the area of responsibility.   Minimum Requirements of Work: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or related field 10 years of experience in traffic engineering or related field 3 years supervisory experience. Must have a valid State of Illinois Driver’s License and a clean driving record. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), standards for implementing traffic signs and traffic signals; and the ability to interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations. Understanding of all traffic management and traffic calming concepts, including speed control, stop signs, crosswalks, speed humps, traffic circles, and other traffic control measures. Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and practices, including field survey and study methods as related to traffic research. Skills to review and evaluate traffic engineering plans & complex studies completed by others and ability to incorporate complete streets concept including parking. Understanding of techniques applied to the design, construction and maintenance aspects in a wide variety of infrastructure projects, including street, traffic, and utilities. Understanding of management of all phases of infrastructure projects, including preparation of RFP/RFQ as per federal guidelines, concept planning, design, construction and closeout. Experience in overseeing and managing complex transportation and/or traffic improvement projects in excess of $1,000,000. Ability to complete an accident analysis using raw data (accident reports) provided by others. Ability to perform technical research work and render advice on complex traffic and civil engineering problems. Ability to review complex private development projects and provide guidance/feedback on issues related to the public right-of-way and utilities. Ability to successfully write and submit grant applications and successfully manage the received grants for state and federal grants. Must be capable of submitting and overseeing permitting processes with IDOT, MWRD, and other regulatory agencies as needed. Knowledge of Illinois Vehicle Code, AASHTO Roadway and Bicycle Design Guidelines, Highway Capacity Manual, NACTO Design Guidelines, and ITE Trip Generation. Knowledge of ADA/PROWAG rules and practices as it relates to street and right-of-way.       Knowledge of street light design standards, technology, operation and maintenance. Knowledge of fundamental principles of Public Administration and functioning of Local Government. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to perform a broad range of supervisory responsibility over others, including operations in a unionized environment. Ability to hold neighborhood meetings, present plans and proposals, and explain technical concepts and abstract principles to lay people. Knowledge computer and traffic signal timing software such as Synchro, Sim Traffic, HCM and techniques for analyzing and developing signal timing and coordination plans for improving traffic operations and mitigating impacts. Ability to carry out multiple assigned functions independently and effectively with changing priorities. Candidates with active professional engineering licensing, active professional traffic operations engineering certifications, and national incident management systems certification strongly desired. As a condition of ongoing employment, the candidate who fills this role will be required to obtain one or more of these credentials to continue employment with the city engineering team. Candidates with master’s degrees will be given preferred ranking. Supervision:   Work is performed under the general direction of the Bureau Chief - Capital Planning/City Engineer.  Serving as the City’s traffic engineering expert, the employee will use independent judgment and initiative within broad policy limitations.  Decides the proper methods of accomplishing the goals and objectives of the work performed by the section and exercises independent judgment in implementing the goals.  Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Bureau Chief – Capital Planning/City Engineer and the Public Works Agency Director.   Public Contact:   The employee has significant contact with elected officials, citizens, board and commission members, other department supervisors, contractors, consultants, outside vendors, citizens, and various agencies to resolve problems and improve service delivery methods.     SELECTION METHOD             TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST                LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST   Structured Oral Interview     ______________________________________________________________________________________   To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.   Chosen candidates will be subject to a pre-employment screening and drug/alcohol screen.   The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities.  Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Facilities Management Office at 847-866-2916 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY). Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or related field 10 years of experience in traffic engineering or related field 3 years supervisory experience. Must have a valid State of Illinois Driver’s License and a clean driving record. Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for range. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:51:13 -0400 https://careers.nspe.org/jobs/rss/22169037/alarm-systems-technician-ii https://careers.nspe.org/jobs/rss/22169037/alarm-systems-technician-ii Elmhurst, Chicago Metropolitan Fire Prevention & Fox Valley Fire & Safety Co. Alarm Systems Service & Install Technician II Full-Time | First Shift | Monday–Friday Occasional Overtime as Needed The Alarm Technician II is an experienced field technician within our company's Alarm Division. This role is responsible for performing alarm inspections, service, and making corrective repairs with increasing independence. They are also responsible for assisting with installations. Alarm Technician II technicians are expected to identify deficiencies, complete approved repairs, and verify systems are restored to proper operation in accordance with NFPA codes, manufacturer requirements, and company standards. This position represents a progression from Alarm Technician I and serves as a bridge toward advanced troubleshooting and leadership responsibilities. J ob Responsibilities: Perform routine alarm inspections, testing, and routine service with minimal supervision Identify inspection deficiencies and complete corrective repairs, including device replacement, circuit troubleshooting, and system adjustments Execute follow-up service work resulting from inspections to resolve noted deficiencies and ensure system compliance Troubleshoot common alarm system issues and verify system functionality after repairs Accurately complete inspection reports, service documentation, and deficiency records using company systems Assist in Alarm System installations from start to finish Communicate findings, required repairs, and completed work clearly with supervisors, project managers, and customers Maintain tools, test equipment, and job sites in a safe, organized, and professional manner Support and mentor Alarm Technician I team members through on-the-job guidance Follow all safety procedures, company policies, and customer site requirements Compensation: This role offers hourly compensation based on experience, ranging from $28-32. Compensation beyond this range may be considered for NICET certification and/or additional years of experience. Full benefits are offered, including immediate health benefits. FVF&S Co. and CMFP offer a 401k with company match and are 100% employee owned. Employees are eligible for the company ESOP, Employee Stock Ownership Plan after one year of employment. Required Qualifications: High school diploma or GED Minimum of 3 years of fire alarm inspection, service, and/or installation experience (or equivalent progression from Alarm Technician I) Working knowledge of fire alarm systems, devices, and basic circuitry Ability to read and interpret inspection reports, device layouts, and system documentation Comfortable working independently in the field while escalating complex issues as needed Preferred Qualifications: NICET Level I or Level II in Fire Alarm Systems or active pursuit of certification Experience with common fire alarm panels and manufacturers Familiarity with NFPA 72 and local AHJ requirements Prior experience performing corrective repairs following inspections Physical & Work Environment Requirements: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and access confined spaces Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods Work performed in commercial, industrial, and construction environments Hourly pay based on experience and NICET certifications, overtime available, bonus eligible. 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