CIVIL ENGINEER IV

City of Chicago, IL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago Department of Transportation is seeking a Civil Engineer IV to lead senior-level engineering tasks for infrastructure and building projects. The role involves independent work on construction, maintenance, and design within the Infrastructure Management Division.

The position requires a bachelor’s (or master’s) in Civil Engineering and several years of related experience. Candidates must meet residency and bargaining unit requirements as specified in the notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, plus two years of Civil Engineering experience.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, plus one year of Civil Engineering experience.
• Some positions may require a valid State of Illinois driver’s license.

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 and 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 time lines.
• Prepares reports on the status and costs of engineering projects; reviews payment vouchers submitted by engineering and construction firms ensuring 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, and recommends changes as needed.
• Monitors work in progress and determines the appropriateness of engineering changes, contract amendments and related costs submitted by contractors and recommends approval or modification.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

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Job Description - CIVIL ENGINEER IV (420444)

Job Description

Job Number:

420444

Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
CIVIL ENGINEER IV
CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT DIIVISION
Number of Positions: 1
This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

Instructions for Bidders

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”


2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)


3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under general supervision, the 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;

and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 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 and 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 time lines


• Prepares reports on the status and costs of engineering projects; reviews payment vouchers submitted by engineering and construction firms ensuring 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, and recommends changes as needed


• Monitors work in progress and determines the appropriateness of engineering changes, contract amendments and related costs submitted by contractors and recommends approval or modification.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

LOCATION:

2 North LaSalle, Ste 860

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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


• 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

Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are acceptable:

• Some positions may require a valid State of Illinois driver’s license.

Disclaimer - \"Accredited\" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.
NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma/degree at time of processing.
NOTE: You must provide your valid US driver’s license at the time of processing, if applicable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to access work sites during various stages of construction or repair

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral interview will be selected.

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Application Evaluation: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list in lottery order. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

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