Are you a civil engineering professional looking for an opportunity to advance your career? Do you enjoy being part of a team that manages projects that solve flooding problems and transform neighborhoods with park amenities? If you said yes to both, consider the Civil Engineer I position with the City of Champaign.

Responsibilities of Position

The Civil Engineer I is part of a high performing team of engineers dedicated to maintaining and improving public infrastructure such as stormwater flood control facilities (including park components), local streams and channels, sewer infrastructure, stormwater quality program, stormwater utility programs, and other closely related projects. In this position, you will manage annual capital improvement projects from concept, through design and bid, to completion/construction. Along the way you will manage the project budget; interact with other City staff and City departments; develop plans and contract documents, coordinate with other local agencies and/or stakeholders; and interact with the public throughout the process. Program management involves maintaining inventories, completing condition assessments, identifying future work locations, developing cost estimates for those potential projects, and responding to citizen inquiries. You will also provide assistance to senior engineering staff on large-scale flood control capital improvement projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Professional engineering experience related to sanitary and stormwater infrastructure management, flood control projects, detention basin and drainage channel management, and/or stormwater quality programs.
• Active registration as an Engineering Intern or Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois or active registration in another state with the ability to reciprocate to Illinois within six months of hire.
• Availability to work outside of normal work hours as needed to manage construction activities or attend meetings or other events.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous municipal, county, state or federal engineering experience.
• Experience in a non-governmental engineering organization.
• Previous experience in budget development and management.
• Customer service experience in delivering capital projects.

Drug screening and driving record check will be required. The annual starting salary range is $88,283 - $100,501, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. For first consideration, apply online by Sunday, October 5, 2025; position will remain open until filled.

The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process.

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Personal Integrity

We act in the best interests of the City

We behave in an ethical and legal manner

We are open and honest

We follow through on commitments

We are loyal to the City

Responsibility

We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities

We take initiative

We act to prevent and solve problems

We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions

We hold ourselves and others accountable

Respect

We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner

We actively listen and seek understanding

We provide a direct response

We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace

We are positive and cooperative

We are willing to apologize

Teamwork

We know and respect our roles and responsibilities

We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately

We define and agree upon the goals

We collaborate to achieve organizational goals

We help others accomplish their goals

We share authority, responsibility, and credit

Results

We take pride in our work

We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget

We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance

We learn from our mistakes

We innovate