Civil Engineer I

Civil Engineer I - Highway Department

Salary Range: $77,066.90 - $84,802.43 annually

Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm (40 hours/week)

Location: Bloomington, IL

Are you a skilled engineer with a passion for infrastructure and public service? The McLean County Highway Department is looking for a Civil Engineer I to help design, inspect, and oversee road, bridge, and drainage construction and maintenance projects. If you're ready to apply your engineering expertise to projects that directly impact the community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as project engineer for highway, bridge, and drainage construction and maintenance projects.
• Design engineering plans and specifications, conduct site surveys, and prepare cost estimates.
• Oversee project inspections to ensure compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) standards and county policies.
• Assist the Building and Zoning Department in reviewing plans for proposed developments.
• Provide technical guidance to construction crews and ensure quality control on projects.
• Prepare bid documents, coordinate contractor work, and approve project payments.
• Conduct materials inspections and assess infrastructure for necessary repairs.
• Work closely with local agencies, contractors, and community stakeholders to support infrastructure improvements.

What We're Looking For:

Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and 0-4 years of experience in highway/road design, construction, and inspection (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, road construction, and infrastructure maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and blueprints.
• Proficiency in surveying, computerized drafting, and engineering software.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and on rough terrain.

Required Certifications & Licenses:

Valid Illinois Driver's License.

Possession of or ability to obtain an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) Certification.

Why Join Us?

Work on impactful infrastructure projects that serve the community.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

A supportive team environment that values collaboration and innovation.

Comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Member Rewards Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Spending Account (DSA)
• Supplemental Insurance: Life, Critical Illness and Accident
• County provided Life Insurance
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF Pension)
• Paid time off: vacation days, personal days, sick days, holidays
• Identity Protection
• Charitable Giving
• Employee Assistance Program

About McLean County Government

McLean County Government takes pride in serving our dynamic and fast-growing community. We provide a wide range of services, including public safety, criminal justice, road and bridge maintenance, animal safety and adoptions, vital records management, personal health services, food safety inspections, and park management. Our dedicated team of over 800 employees work across 25 departments to ensure the well-being and growth of our community.

The McLean County Highway Department maintains 366 miles of County highway, second only to Cook County in Illinois. The County is also the largest in Illinois at 1,186 square miles, which is larger than the State of Rhode Island. In addition to the County roads, the County Highway Department helps the 30 area Townships with their 1,539 miles of roadway.

Besides these roads, McLean County has 89 bridges and the Townships have 247 bridges over 20 feet in length that the department inspects biannually. The department supervises the design and replacement of 1-2 bridges each year. We also design and construct joint township and village culvert projects.

The department also provides engineering services and administers the 30 Townships' Motor Fuel Tax and Township Bridge Program funds.

To learn more about McLean County Government and career opportunities, please visit .

How to Apply

Click "Apply" at the bottom of this post.

• If applying through a third party job board, please fill out an application via McLean County Government's Job Board located at

Confidentiality of your application is maintained upon request.

McLean County Government is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Exempt : No

Type : FT Employee

Department : Highway

Location : 2