Deputy Village Engineer

The Village of Savoy, Illinois (population 8,857), seeks qualified and motivated candidates for the position of Deputy Village Engineer. This position will be assigned to oversee capital improvement project planning and delivery, as well as engineering assessments of infrastructure systems, traffic safety assessments, implementation of the stormwater management plan, sanitary sewer system oversight, review of private development projects, and general assistance to other Village Departments. The position will also be responsible for supervision of technical staff as assigned. This is a salaried, fulltime, and exempt position with benefits that works under the direct supervision of the Public Works Director and other assigned members of Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering.

• Three (3) years of professional experience in the field of public works design and construction or related field.

• Possess valid certificate of registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer (Civil Engineer) from the State of Illinois.

• Possess valid State of Illinois Driver’s License.

• Must be physically capable of moving about on construction work sites and under adverse field conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering.

• Currently possesses a State of Illinois Professional Engineering License (Civil Engineer).

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal engineering, including two (2) years of supervisory experience in that area.

• Certified Stormwater Manager or Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector through the American Public Works Association or similarly recognized program.

Compensation and Benefit Package

The annual salary range for this position is $55,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Additionally, the Village offers free individual membership to the Village’s Recreation Center; a comprehensive benefit package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, individual life insurance; 100% employer-paid comprehensive health insurance (employee pays 50% of premiums for dependents); and enrollment in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).