CIVIL ENGINEER IV

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago invites applications for a Civil Engineer IV in the Chicago Department of Transportation, Infrastructure Management Division. This senior professional role focuses on design, maintenance, and construction oversight for major infrastructure projects.

Under general supervision, you’ll conduct field surveys, develop designs, manage site inspections, and review contractor work to ensure contract compliance and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field plus two years of Civil Engineering experience
• Master's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related field plus one year of Civil Engineering experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys to collect data for planned improvements and identify conditions impacting construction scope; recommend modifications as needed
• Prepare and review engineering designs, drawings, calculations, specifications and cost estimates for infrastructure and building construction, maintenance, and repair projects
• Draft preliminary specifications and estimates for labor, material and equipment costs for projects such as runways, streets, water, sewer, airport and related systems and facilities
• Serve 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
• Prepare reports on the status and costs of engineering projects; review 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Master's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

CIVIL ENGINEER IV

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT DIIVISION

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Salary: $99,408; Grade G-08

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CST on Friday, November 20, 2026.

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.

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

HOURS:

8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

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

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.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: https://my.chicago.gov/dam/intranet/documents/depts/dhr/INFORMATION/2026_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

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.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor