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Civil Engineer I/II

City of Urbana
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Civil Engineer I/II

 

Job Type

Full-time/Exempt/Civil Service/Non-union

 

Annual Salary Range 

Civil Engineer I:        $55,357.53 – $88,572.05 

Civil Engineer II:      $67,815.36 – $108,504.57

 

Starting Salary Range 

Civil Engineer I:        $55,357.53 – $71,964.79 

Civil Engineer II:      $67,815.36 – $88,159.97

Department/Division
Public Works Department, Engineering Division 

 

Position Summary:

The City of Urbana is offering an exciting opportunity for the position of Civil Engineer I or II. The Civil Engineer I and II positions are responsible for designing improvements and preparing construction plans for municipal infrastructure projects; conducting field investigations; preparing technical reports; and monitoring construction work; supervises work of regular and/or part-time staff. There is currently one vacancy; the position will be filled at either the I or II level depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant. 

 

 

Civil Engineer I 

Defining Characteristics of the Class 

This is the entry-level class in the Civil Engineer series. This class is distinguished from the Civil Engineer II and III levels by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. The incumbent performs beginning-level professional engineering work which involves responsibility for coordinating projects of limited scope in the Public Works Department. Assignments require the application of basic professional knowledge and skills to various public works engineering matters. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level professional engineer who reviews work procedures and results.

 

Civil Engineer II

Defining Characteristics of the Class 

This is the full journey level class within the Civil Engineer series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Civil Engineer I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the division. Positions in this class are normally filled by advancement from the I level, or when filled from the outside, have prior experience.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Examples of the essential job duties are listed below. For a complete list of job responsibilities, please refer to the job descriptions. 

Civil Engineer I 

  • Collects and analyzes field data, researches property histories and old project plans, prepares technical reports and cost estimates, and recommends improvements; 
  • Designs and prepares plans, specifications, contract documents, and estimates of cost and monitors construction and maintenance of municipal infrastructure projects; 
  • Monitors construction of contract work to ensure work is performed in compliance with contract plans and specifications and required quality is obtained; measures quantities and prepares pay estimates; 
  • Supervises work of survey parties, observing and recording data, establishing line and grade control; 
  • Prepares documentation and facilitates acquisition of easements and rights-of-way; 
  • Maintains files on correspondence and documentation on projects; 
  • Maintains effective relations with governmental officials, community leaders, citizens, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), Village of Savoy, City of Champaign, University of Illinois, Champaign County, adjacent rural townships, the Urbana Park District, Urbana School District 116, Illinois American Water, Ameren, various communication utility companies, engineering consultants, contractors, and other City departments; 
  • Provides technical support to various City departments; 
  • Handles requests for information, service or complaints over the phone, via electronic or regular mail and in person, or makes referrals to appropriate staff in a concerned manner that reflects an effort to be helpful while at the same time acting responsibly on behalf of the City of Urbana; all calls are promptly returned; 
  • Serves as a Public Works Department/Engineering Division representative on special intergovernmental and interagency committees, when necessary; 
  • Investigates problems, designing improvements, and preparing construction plans; 
  • Monitors construction of municipal infrastructure type projects; 
  • Supervises the work of Engineering part-time personnel; 
  • Performs other related duties as assigned. 

 

Civil Engineer II

In addition to the Civil Engineer I job duties, the Civil Engineer II is also responsible for:

  • May supervise the work of Engineering Technicians and/or Engineering part-time personnel in the absence of the City Engineer and Assistant City Engineer; 
  • Performs other related duties as assigned. 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Civil Engineer I

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field from an Accreditation Board for Technology, Inc. (ABET)/Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) accredited program. A degree in agricultural engineering may be considered depending on the courses taken and major emphasis. 
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering examination and registration as an Engineering Intern in the State of Illinois or in another state with the ability to reciprocate with Illinois within six months of beginning employment. 

 

Civil Engineer II

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field from an Accreditation Board for Technology, Inc. (ABET)/Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) accredited program. 
  • A minimum of four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience. Previous internship or cooperative education experience in municipal, county, state, or federal engineering, or engineering consulting is preferred 
  • Active Illinois Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or active registration in another state with the ability to reciprocate to Illinois within six months of beginning employment, or ability to obtain license within 12 months of employment. 

 

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

 

Civil Engineer I

  • Previous internship or cooperative education experience in municipal, county, state, or federal engineering, or engineering consulting is preferred 

 

Civil Engineer II

  • A master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Technology, Inc. (ABET)/Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) accredited program is preferred and may substitute for one (1) year of experience. 
  • Familiarity with the following:
    • Gravity sewer design and function 
    • Sewer televising and manhole inspection software
    • Site planning and development 
    • Traffic control means and methods 
    • Design of transportation infrastructure 
    • Documentation required for federal and state funded projects. 

 

To Apply:

An online application, resume, and letter of interest are required to be considered. To submit an online application, click the red "Apply" button on the upper-right hand side of this page. Additional required documentation may be uploaded to the online application,

 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however the date of first application review will occur after Wednesday, February 5, 2025.  Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply prior to this date for priority consideration. 

 

Compensation and Benefits
The City of Urbana offers competitive compensation and benefits to our employees. The starting salary range for this position for Civil Engineer I ($55,357.53-$71,964.79) and Civil Engineer II ($67,815.36-$88,159.97). The City of Urbana provides its employees with a robust benefits package that includes the following options:

  • Pay-for-Performance program
  • Health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois, including a no-cost premium option for employees
  • Dental insurance options through Delta Dental
  • Vision, Voluntary Life, Short/Long-term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance options
  • Flexible Spending Plan option
  • Twelve paid holidays, including a floating holiday
  • Generous vacation and unlimited sick leave accruals

For more information about City benefits for this position, please visit Management Benefits | City of Urbana Careers | Urbana, Illinois.