Demo

Director of Public Works & Engineering

International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans
Mundelein, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025 CLOSED ON 1/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Public Works & Engineering position at International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans?

Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and evaluates all activities of the Department’s Administration, Engineering, Forestry, Street, Facility, Fleet, and Utility divisions to effectively achieve department and Village objectives. Work requires exercise of highly independent professional judgment and initiative within the framework of established regulations, standards, codes, procedures, and policies.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of Public Works and/or municipal engineering experience.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license required or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire. Water and/or Wastewater certifications are also desirable.
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS) training as required.
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The salary range for this position is $151,557 to $190,255, with the starting salary dependent on qualifications.

The Village offers a generous benefits package, which includes a pension plan, personal time off, and coverage of the majority of the monthly premium for medical insurance. Additionally, dental, vision, basic life, and AD&D insurance are fully covered by the Village. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits begin on the first day of employment. There are also other ancillary voluntary benefits available.

Salary : $151,557 - $190,255

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Director of Public Works & Engineering?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Director of Public Works & Engineering career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$71,085 - $91,088
Income Estimation: 
$88,426 - $116,821
Income Estimation: 
$95,555 - $145,324
Income Estimation: 
$92,664 - $115,984
Income Estimation: 
$114,731 - $155,985
Income Estimation: 
$190,687 - $235,769
Income Estimation: 
$218,238 - $263,470
Income Estimation: 
$213,354 - $274,761
This job has expired.
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Director of Public Works & Engineering jobs in the Mundelein, IL area that may be a better fit.

  • Walworth County Elkhorn, WI
  • This position is responsible for diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on County owned vehicles and equipment. This posit... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Walworth County, WI Elkhorn, WI
  • Salary $29.57 - $37.50 Hourly Location Elkhorn, WI Job Type Full-time Job Number 2026-00117 Department Public Works Opening Date 10/02/2026 Closing Date Co... more
  • 13 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!