Civil Engineer III: Sewer & Water Systems Expert

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago is seeking a Civil Engineer III to support the Department of Water Management. The role focuses on planning, design review, and construction oversight for sewer and related infrastructure.

You will work on field data collection, GIS analyses, and coordination with other departments to ensure projects meet schedules and budgets. Minimum qualifications include a civil engineering degree and one year of experience, plus a valid IL driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with 1 year of Civil Engineering experience or equivalent.
• A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required.
• Selection requires interview and seniority-based eligibility under the collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering work related to planning, sewer projects, and maintenance.
• Review design variance requests and perform hydraulic calculations.
• Prepare project checklists in Excel and GIS applications.
• Serve as resident engineer at construction sites and inspect work per contract specifications.
• Prepare reports on project status, costs, and changes.

Skills

Civil engineering

GIS experience

CAD / drafting

Plan reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD / drafting systems

GIS software

Job description

City of Chicago is seeking a Civil Engineer III to support the Department of Water Management. The role focuses on planning, design review, and construction oversight for sewer and related infrastructure.

You will work on field data collection, GIS analyses, and coordination with other departments to ensure projects meet schedules and budgets. Minimum qualifications include a civil engineering degree and one year of experience, plus a valid IL driver’s license.