MECHANICAL ENGINEER IV

About the Role

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer IV for the Planning Division. This position provides engineering oversight and project management across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Review project deliverables throughout the project lifecycle, including drawings, reports, calculations, and specifications.
• Provide analysis, recommendations, and comments in alignment with codes, standards, emerging technology, and industry best practices.
• Represent CDA as owner/client-side project manager; administer and oversee project activities throughout project lifecycles.
• Coordinate and communicate with all project stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
• Respond to technical questions, RFIs, and provide clarifications or recommendations to stakeholders using technical knowledge and external research.
• Review responses to RFPs and RFQs in support of procurement activities; create associated project deliverables as required.
• Manage entities contracted to the city in architecture, engineering, and construction.
• Select consultants, designers, and professional services; monitor contracted activities, deliverables, adherence, and performance.
• Perform additional administrative functions to support the technical and operational functions of the Development bureau as assigned by senior management.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a directly related field of engineering, plus two (2) years of mechanical engineering work experience.
• OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a directly related field of engineering, plus one (1) year of mechanical engineering work experience.

Requirements

• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.
• Candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment.

Selection Requirements

• This position requires applicants to complete an interview.
• Interviewed bidders possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected based on seniority and according to CBA rules.
• Interviewed non-bidders possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

Schedule

• Location: Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 10510 W. Zemke Road
• Days: Monday through Friday
• Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Pay

Starting Salary: $99,408.00