Engineering Technician

VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Medical insurance Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
Dental insurance Deferred Compensation Plan
Vision Insurance Virtual Mental Health Support
IMRF Retirement Benefits Group Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Plan

Notice of Accepting Applications for the Position of:

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (Full Time)
Engineering Division / Public Works Department

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Information: The hourty pay range for this position is $40.7028 - $53.2470. The starting

hourly pay range is $40.7028 " $44.8748 (DOQ).

Brief Under general direction, performs technical civil and traffic engineering work

Description of moderate difficulty; Aids in the design & field inspection of civil & traffic

of Duties: engineering projects, including street resurfacing, water mains, sewers &
sidewalks; Duties include operation of sun/eying equipment, use of
AutoCad for engineering plan preparation, conducting speed studies and
traffic counts; Prepares quantities for preliminary cost estimates for water,
sewer, streets, alleys, and other public improvements; Researches
documents and historical information & maintains records; Interacts with
residents regarding engineering projects and related matters; Must be able
to foster and maintain positive professional relationships with other
engineering and surveying personnel, internal departments, contractors, and
the public; Performs other work-related duties, as assigned. Duties may
vary by season. Must follow al! safety rules of the Village.

Required High school diploma required; Completion of coliege course work desired,
Traininq and Engineering or related studies preferred; Three years' experience in sub-
Knowtedqe: professional civil or traffic engineering, or combination of training &

experience; Demonstrated knowledge of mathematics through trigonometry
and its application to field surveying & engineering computations; Must
possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
Use of AutoCad, GIS, and relevant surveying applications; Familiar with
Microsoft Office Suite applications; Must possess and maintain a valid
Driver's License.

Application To be considered for this position, please submit your resume, induding
Process: three professional references, along with a letter of interest by August 19,

2026, to: Human Resources Division, Village of Skokie 5127 Oakton St.
Skokie, IL 60077, or by email to: Human.Resources@skokie.orq.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 19, 2026

THE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNIPT EMPLOYER
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE, ILLINOIS Job Description

Revised: March 2024

JOB IDENTIFICATION

Position TJtie: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Salary Range: A 215

FLSA: Non-exempt

Department: Public Works

Division; Engineering

Reports to: Engineering Director

Supen/ises: None

JOB PURPOSE

Under genera! direction, performs technical Civil and Traffic Engineering work of moderate
difficulty, participating in sub-professional field work and related work in the office.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Participates in the preliminary design and field inspection of Civil Engineering projects

such as street resurfacing, water main, sewer and sidewalk.

• Uses AutoCad for engineering plan preparation.

• Operates survey equipment and takes field notes.

• Prepares reports, inspects & measures quantities for payment for various civii and traffic

engineering projects.

• Researches departmental records for information and historical data on particuiar

locations. Researches documents of easements and contracts to support Senior
Technicians recommendations.

• Assists with speed studies and traffic counts

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OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares quantities for preliminary cost estimates for water, sewer, streets, alleys and

other public improvements.

• Records data, prepares records and maintains requisite divisional files.

• Assists other departments by reviewing and processing back-up information to be

incorporated into reports.

• Under supervision, works directly with contractors in construction-related discussions and

problem resolution, prepares contracts quantities.

• Investigates and provides recommendations on citizen requests, and interdepartmental

requests.

• Interacts with residents regarding engineering projects and issues.

• Performs other work-reiated duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• General understanding of engineering principles

• Working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office Suite applications

• Working knowledge and experience in AutoCad, GIS and relevant programs

• Good knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques and instruments used in civil

engineering surveying and drafting

• Good working knowledge of mathematics through trigonometry and its application to field

surveying and engineering computations

• Ability to interpret construction specifications, plans and regulations

• Good knowledge of construction material testing in the field and the laboratory

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills

• Working skill in performing technical computations, estimates, and studies in compiling

engineering data and statistics

• Must be able to foster and maintain positive professional relationships with other

engineering and surveying personnel, internal departments, contractors, and the public

• Ability to interpret adherence to Village codes and engineering specifications on a variety

of construction jobs

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Must effectively and professionally secure compliance with project specifications and
codes with architects, contractors, and construction foremen

EDUCA TION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE

• High schoo! diploma required

• Completion of coltege-fevei courses desirable; Engineering or related studies preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of mathematics through trigonometry

• Two years of experience in sub-professionai civil or traffic engineering work, or an

equivaient combination of training and experience

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS / LICENSES

• Valid Driver's License required.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The duties performed by this position are representative of "medium work" with occasional
exertion of approximateiy 50 pounds of force (removing & replacing manhote covers). The
work is both indoor and outdoor. The indoor environment is an office-type area that is quiet
except for office/communications equipment background noises. The outdoor environment is
normal "on-the-street" noises and construction sites, inciuding noises from construction
equipment and the related work activities.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk,
listen, hear the normal range of sounds; use hands to handle or fee! objects, tools or controls;
and reach with hands and arms. in the outdoor environment, the position requires physical
flexibility and normal endurance. The employee walks the job site to inspect, bends down to
mark and measure, and carries construction layout tools & equipment.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for proofreading documents,
ability to adjust focus while working on hardware and be absent from colorbtindness.

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