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Project Engineer

County of DuPage
Wheaton, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2025 CLOSED ON 12/18/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at County of DuPage?

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work within the DuPage County Stormwater Management Department as a Project Engineer.

Hybrid work schedule is available upon completion of a 6-month probationary period and supervisor approval.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union.  As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.

For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Oversees the investigation, development, and design of a variety of stormwater projects.
  • Reviews studies, reports, plans and specifications for proposed stormwater management projects.
  • Works with unincorporated residents Countywide to resolve localized drainage concerns.
  • Resolves issues or problems that may arise during the planning, design, or construction of a project.
  • Oversees work performed by consultants or assigned staff on a wide variety of projects.
  • Oversees a variety of stormwater management and drainage construction projects.
  • Provides leadership and technical support to Civil Engineers, Engineering Technicians, and Stormwater Maintenance Crew in daily work assignments and reviewing work completed.
  • Represents the County with governmental jurisdictions, consultants and the general public on engineering matters.
  • Ensures that proposed improvements are locally coordinated.
  • Preparation of various documents for the procurement of consultant services and public bids.
  • Prepares written correspondence or gives presentations to various municipalities or County Board Committees.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Stormwater Management Department.



Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:
  • Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited university
  • Minimum of four (4) years of professional civil engineering experience
  • Must possess an active registration as an Illinois Professional Engineer (P.E.). Candidates with an out-of-state Professional Engineer license must be able to transfer their license to Illinois within 6 months of employment
  • Must possess and maintain in good standing a valid Illinois Driver’s license
A pre-employment background check is required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work will occur in an office and field environment. Incumbents may be subjected to dusts, fumes, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noises.

Salary : $95,000 - $112,000

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