COORDINATING ENGINEER I

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago is seeking a Coordinating Engineer I in the Department of Transportation to lead the traffic technology and engineering team. You will oversee ITS projects, manage signal operations, and ensure safe and efficient street traffic for over a million pedestrians and vehicles daily.

The role requires PE licensure, a relevant engineering degree, and several years of supervisory experience, with location at 2 N LaSalle St.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5 years of related experience, 3 in supervision.
• Master's degree in Engineering with 4 years of related experience, 3 in supervision.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required; Illinois P.E. license mandatory by employment.

Responsibilities

• Manages traffic signal engineers and consultants, review and approve signal timings, ITS designs, and ITS implementation projects.
• Reviews signal operations, coordinate with maintenance crews, other CDOT divisions, City departments, and external stakeholders.
• Facilitates remote operation of traffic signals and ITS field devices.
• Monitors real-time data from the field and third-party sources and oversee the systems hosting transportation data and CDOT's Traffic Management Center.
• Identifies areas of concern for traffic safety and traffic flow and coordinates implementation of counter measures.

Skills

Project management

Engineering supervision

Traffic engineering

ITS implementation

Signal timing review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration

Job description

Number of Positions: 1

Starting Salary: GY12 $119,472.00/year

9/28/26 As the manager of traffic technology and engineering, the positions will oversee and implement active traffic management, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and related projects. This position plays a critical role in managing the safe and efficient flow of over a million vehicles and pedestrians on Chicago streets every day.

Job Announcement

Coordinating Engineer I

Chicago Department of Transportation

Division of Traffic Safety

(Additional Vacancies Possible Pending Budget Approval)

Essential Duties

• Manages traffic signal engineers and consultants, review and approve signal timings, ITS designs, and ITS implementation projects.
• Reviews signal operations, coordinate with maintenance crews, other CDOT divisions, City departments, and external stake holders.
• Facilitates remote operation of traffic signals and intelligent transportation system field devices.
• Monitors real-time data received from the field and third-party sources and oversee the systems hosting transportation data and CDOT's Traffic Management Center.
• Identifies areas of concern for traffic safety and traffic flow and coordinate implementation of counter measures.

Additional Duties May Be Required For This Position

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 2 N LA SALLE ST - SUITE 950

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

THIS POSITION IS NOT CAREER SERVICE

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, plus five (5) years of work experience in the planning, design, and construction management of engineering projects, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, plus four (4) years of work experience in the planning, design, and construction management of engineering projects, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.

Depending upon department assignment, field of engineering may vary.

Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) is required. Candidates with a Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) in other states may apply, but at the time of employment, positions must have obtained Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) in the State of Illinois.

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

Selection Requirements

This position requires the successful completion of an online application and an initial screening process. Candidates who successfully complete all required assessment components may be invited to take part in a structured interview using a standardized set of questions, when applicable. In addition to the interview, applicants may also be evaluated through job-related exercises such as work samples, skill demonstrations, presentations, or other performance-based activities aligned with the requirements of the position.

Benefits

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

Salary and Title Structure

For information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website City of Chicago :: Classification and Pay Plan

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. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

Commitment to Diversity

To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration.

These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.

Political Sponsorship

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

Job Posting

Aug 28, 2026, 12:00:00 AM