CIVIL ENGINEER IV

Number of positions: 2 (additional vacancies possible pending budget approval). Starting salary: $99,408 (Grade G-08). This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME – Bargaining Units 1, 3, 4 & 5.

About the role

Under general supervision, this class performs senior-level professional civil engineering duties, working independently on tasks related to the construction, maintenance, and design of moderate to complex infrastructure and building projects.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field surveys to collect data for planned improvements and to identify conditions that may impact the scope of proposed construction, repair, and maintenance projects; recommends modifications as needed.
• Prepares and reviews engineering designs, drawings, calculations, specifications, and cost estimates for infrastructure and building construction, maintenance, and repair projects.
• Drafts preliminary specifications and estimates for labor, material, and equipment costs for projects such as runways, streets, water, sewer, airport, and related systems and facilities.
• Serves as resident engineer at the site of large maintenance and construction projects, monitoring construction methods and work in progress, inspecting materials, and ensuring work is completed according to contract specifications and project timelines.
• Prepares reports on the status and costs of engineering projects; reviews payment vouchers submitted by engineering and construction firms to ensure payment requests reflect completed work according to contract specifications.
• Reviews design plans, contract documents, cost estimates, and engineering calculations for construction or rehabilitation projects prepared by consultants to ensure compliance with established design criteria, project scope, and budget specifications; recommends changes as needed.
• Monitors work in progress and determines the appropriateness of engineering changes, contract amendments, and related costs submitted by contractors; recommends approval or modification.
• May review permit applications submitted by developers for activities affecting foundations, waterways, traffic, and City landmarks.
• May prepare grant applications to secure project funding.
• May consult with other departments and agencies to coordinate personnel engaged in project engineering activities.
• May assist in training and providing guidance to lower-level staff.
• May provide technical information on engineering projects at hearings and legal proceedings.
• May research new materials, techniques, and software for use in engineering projects.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field of engineering, plus two (2) years of Civil Engineering experience.
• Alternatively, graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a directly related field of engineering, plus one (1) year of Civil Engineering experience.
• Valid State of Illinois driver’s license.

Note: You must provide your transcripts or diploma at the time of processing, if applicable. You must also provide your valid U.S. driver’s license at the time of processing, if applicable.

Selection process

This position requires an applicant to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement. The candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

Schedule

8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday.

Pay

Starting salary: $99,408.

Benefits

For information on employee benefits, visit the City of Chicago benefits website. For information on salary and title structure, visit the classifications website.