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Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides flexible hours, rewarding compensation and an excellent benefit package? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment. Do you have a background in Civil Engineering? If so, this position could very well be for you:

POSITION: PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - PROJECT MANAGER

LOCATION: LIBERTYVILLE, ILLINOIS

SALARY: $76,689 - $98,377

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for serving in a Project Manager function to ensure quality progress through necessary projects.

Becoming a Project Manager at the Lake County Division of Transportation will allow you to manage capital improvement projects through all three phases of a road construction project for the Division. Your day will consist of managing consultants to ensure project scope, cost and schedules are maintained and you will work with project stakeholders including internal Division staff, other County departments, municipalities, townships, residents, motorists, businesses, review agencies to ensure successful project delivery.  You will have endless opportunities to impact and make a difference within Lake County. Being able to build working relationships with employees, 30 countywide departments and the public, is sure to keep you interested and continuously learning.

In order to be successful in this role you should have a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field, a minimum of six years of professional engineering experience. Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license issued from the State of Illinois and a valid driver’s license are required. You should have a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of civil engineering and IDOT's Phase I and Phase II process for local, state and federally funded projects. Individuals should have a strong knowledge of the principles of professional engineering and project management; excellent communication skills; the ability to effectively problem solve, collaborate in a team atmosphere and work individually; and conduct tasks in both the office and field environment. You must also be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various stakeholders.

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package with performance-based incentive plans. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program.  Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!    To learn more about the department you will be working for, visit Division of Transporation.  To learn more about other services Lake County provides and to see some of our employees in action, visit our website to view videos.  If you need assistance writing your resume, we have some tools to help you at our Human Resources website. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

LAKE COUNTY IS COMMITTED TO BEING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE AND IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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