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Background and Experience • A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of science-based education and work experience. • A minimum of 10 years engineering and/or construction experience preferably involving road, highway and/or bridge construction is highly desirable but not mandatory. • A minimum of five years project construction management experience is desirable. Ideal Candidate Competencies and Abilities • Ably discharge duties as County Project Engineer or Project Manager for Consulting Resident Engineer; • Effectively supervise, coordinate and manage highway construction projects and contracts including maintaining conformance with established schedules and budgets; • Successful coordination, planning and execution of capital improvement projects in cooperation with various state and local agencies; • A working familiarity with IDOT standard specifications for road and bridge construction, as well as MUTCD and MFT guidelines and procedures; • Experience with the ICORS documentation system and IDOT documentation certification; • Understand civil engineering plans and specifications and construction layout; • Work with survey instruments, equipment and data collection devices; • Conduct construction inspection and coordination procedures in a timely and safe manner. Qualifications Excellent communication and organizational skills, the ability to work well with others, proficiency with Microsoft software programs including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license. Benefits/Work Schedule The county offers a very competitive benefit program including a flexible work schedule tailored to meet the needs of individual employees. How to Apply Applications for jobs with Kane County must be submitted through the Human Resources Department. View the job posting and download the employment application at www.countyofkane.org. Please submit online application with cover letter and resume to: Kane County Department of Human Resource Management 719 S. Batavia Avenue, Room 312 Geneva, IL 60134 Or Email: hrmcorrespondence@co.kane.il.us Applicants must submit to a criminal background check. EEO Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids are available to individuals with disabilities upon request.

$60,008-$76,960, DOQ 40 Hours/Weekly