Project Engineer, Environmental Engineer

Full-time Description

The Mount Prospect Public Works Department is seeking candidates for the position of Project Engineer within the Engineering Division.

The ideal candidate is an Engineer who can develop and implement innovative solutions to address complex environmental challenges. The candidate will have a strong technical background in hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater modeling, as well as excellent project management and communication skills to effectively collaborate with Village staff, elected officials, residents, developers, stormwater regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.

As a team member within the Engineering Division, the Engineer will be responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of stormwater management systems, ensuring compliance with regulations and developing sustainable solutions for flood control and water quality.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Oversee the Village’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program and ensure completion of recertification requirements set forth by the Community Rating System and ensure compliance with the NPDES regulations.
• Interact regularly with citizens, business owners, contractors, consultants, elected officials, State/County employees, and other stakeholders in dealing with engineering related issues.

• Bachelor of Science in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field from an ABET accredited program.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois required or ability to acquire within one year of employment.
• Certified Floodplain Manager certification, or ability to acquire within one year of employment.

• A minimum of three years’ of professional engineering experience preferred.
• Valid Class B driver’s license (CDL) from the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain within one year of hire.

Starting Rate: $107,227 - $150,118 annually depending on qualifications. Minimum 40 hours per week. Excellent benefits include IMRF pension, holidays, sick, personal and vacation time, comprehensive health plans, life insurance, and 457 retirement plans. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical, which includes a drug and alcohol screen. A complete Job Description can be found here.

The Village of Mount Prospect is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all. People of diverse backgrounds, veterans and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

$107,227 - $150,118 annually DOQ