Employment with the Village of Gurnee

 

The Village of Gurnee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment. The Village encourages qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity and non-discrimination to apply for available positions.

Full-time employees that are not part of the Police or Fire pensions become members of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), a link to their website is posted here

Applicants for employment can view the FMLA poster here.

Applications are accepted only in response to posted vacancies. If there is a position you would like to apply for, please review the job advertisement and follow the application instructions. Unless otherwise indicated, the qualifications listed are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience, which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform in the job position, may be considered at the Village's discretion when appropriate. Please note during high volume recruitments, Village staff may contact only candidates under consideration for a position. Questions? Email the Human Resources Department.

Current Openings

Civil Engineer (2025)

Summary:

The Village of Gurnee is seeking candidates for the position of Civil / Senior Civil Engineer. The Village may hire for either position within the salary range presented depending on candidate qualifications and experience.

Requirements:

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Position is responsible for preparing plans and cost estimates for roadway, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, and other projects as necessary; provide construction management, inspection and field measurement/quantity take-off of on-going projects including the documentation and preparation of reports. This is a professional position responsible for the plan review of public and private projects and initiation, design, and supervision of construction of public improvements.  Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on experience.

Benefits of being a Municipal Civil Engineer video: https://www.iml.org/page.cfm?key=31691

Salary Ranges:

Entry Level Civil Engineer I - $74,715 - $102,254*

Experienced Senior Civil Engineer - $90,817 - $124,290*

Qualifications:

A valid drivers’ license

Completion of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering / related curriculum

Experience:

Entry Level Civil Engineer I – at least 1 year of full time or combined internship experience performing civil engineering work tasks

Senior Civil Engineer – 3+ years’ experience performing comparable civil engineering duties and job responsibilities

State of Illinois Engineer Intern License desirable but not required

The qualifications listed above are guidelines.  Other combinations of education and experience, which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job, may be considered

Work Schedule: Full-time position; 40 hours per week; 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  The Village of Gurnee supports a positive work/life balance. 

Benefits: The Village has a competitive benefit package which includes: employer paid health and dental insurance plan and life insurance plan; paid time off [vacation, holiday, personal]; 8 hours sick leave accrual / month; participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF); Section 125 plan participation (optional); deferred compensation 457(b) plan participation (optional); professional training and development; tuition reimbursement program.

*Salary ranges are subject to general cost of living adjustments per collective bargaining agreement on / after May 1, 2025.

Applications will be reviewed as received for potential candidate interview; position is open until filled.