Civil Engineer III

Civil Engineer III - Highway Department

Salary: $88,233.89 - $97,090.24 annually

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (40 hours/week)

Location: Bloomington, IL

Are you an experienced civil engineer ready to lead impactful infrastructure projects? The McLean County Highway Department seeks a Civil Engineer III to oversee road, bridge, and drainage projects that keep our community moving.

What You'll Do:

• Manage highway, bridge, and drainage projects from design to completion.
• Conduct surveys, right-of-way assessments, and cost estimates.
• Ensure projects meet IDOT standards and county policies.
• Oversee contractor work, inspections, and approvals.
• Prepare grant applications and support land development reviews.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with project stakeholders.

What We're Looking For:

Education & Experience: Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and 10+ years in highway construction/design.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of civil engineering, project management, and compliance.
• Experience with federal/state funding, drainage analysis, and ADA regulations.
• Proficiency in surveying, drafting, and engineering software.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather and terrain.

Preferred Certifications:

• Illinois P.E. License (or ability to obtain in 6-12 months).
• IDOT Documentation of Contract Quantities Certificate.
• FHWA Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Certification.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License (within 15 days of employment).

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work on high-impact public infrastructure projects that directly benefit the community.

A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Stability, professional growth, and leadership opportunities in one of Illinois' largest counties.

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