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Civil Engineer I

City of Champaign
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As one of the fastest growing communities in the State of Illinois, the City of Champaign is a dynamic and welcoming community offering big city amenities with a hometown feel. The City is home to the University of Illinois, which offers world-class educational opportunities and cutting-edge innovation, driven by preeminent scholars and scientists from across the globe. Champaign offers the best of urban life with an abundance of arts and cultural opportunities, beautiful parks and trails, a vibrant downtown, Big Ten sporting events, and an affordable cost of living.  Are you ready to join our team?

Job Summary: The City of Champaign Public Works Department is seeking a Civil Engineer I to join a high performing team of engineers dedicated to maintaining and improving public infrastructure such as stormwater flood control facilities (including park components), local streams and channels, sewer infrastructure, stormwater quality program, stormwater utility programs, and other closely related projects. Visit ChampaignIL.gov/jobs for full details, qualifications, and how to apply.

Salary and Benefits:

  • Starting annual salary: $88,283 - $100,501, DOQ.
  • Full-time, on-site, FLSA exempt, non-bargaining unit (NBU) position.
  • The City of Champaign offers excellent fringe benefits including: 
    • Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave and 11 paid City holidays each year
    • Health, life, dental, and vision insurance 
    • Retirement health savings and flexible spending plans
    • Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) 

View the Salary Schedule and Non-Bargaining Unit Exempt Full-Time Fringe Benefit Summary at: ChampaignIL.gov/Salaries. View the full Non-Bargaining Unit handbook at ChampaignIL.gov/hr/jobs/bargaining-units/.

Application Deadline: Apply at ChampaignIL.gov/jobs by November 16, 2025 for first consideration; position will remain open until filled.

The City’s mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion.  The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.