What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer I position at City of St. Charles?
Develop your engineering career with a team that invests in you! Seeking a motivated, team-oriented engineer who is excited to learn, grow, and make an impact in the community. We offer hands-on experience with a variety of municipal engineering projects, mentorship, and a supportive environment that values professional development. You’ll join a team of dedicated professionals who take pride in meaningful work, improving public infrastructure, enhancing neighborhoods, and serving our residents.
In this role, you’ll apply your engineering knowledge to support and lead components of public works projects from start to finish. You will:
- Assist with construction oversight and field inspection for municipal infrastructure projects.
- Work closely with contractors, residents, regulatory agencies, developers, and City staff to keep projects running smoothly.
- Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and contracts with guidance from senior engineers.
- Support the management of the City’s National Floodplain Insurance Program and National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit Program.
- Provide excellent customer service, helping answer questions related to planning, floodplain elevations, construction, and development.
- Grow your project management and technical skills while learning from experienced mentors.
If you’re early in your career and eager to learn, this role is a great fit. Ideal candidates have:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or construction engineering.
- Two years of experience in civil engineering or construction inspection (internships and co-ops count!).
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Familiarity with engineering principles, codes, and regulations (knowledge of IDOT, KDOT, MFT, and IEPA processes is a plus—not a requirement on day one).
- Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience with MS Office, GIS, and MicroStation or AutoCAD.
- EIT certification preferred or willingness to obtain within two years.
- IDOT Documentation certification preferred (or obtain within 18 months).
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- If selected, successful completion of a background check (including fingerprinting), physical, functional capacity evaluation and drug screen will be required.
The City of St. Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $78,000 - $110,000