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 to oversee planning, design, and construction for infrastructure and buildings. This role coordinates field surveys, interfaces with engineers and consultants, and ensures projects stay on schedule and within budget.

Under direction, you will supervise engineers, manage contracts, and prepare reports for management and funding agencies while supporting grant applications and program improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering plus five years in planning, design, and construction management, with three years supervisory.
• Master’s degree in Engineering plus four years of relevant work, with three years supervisory.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) in Illinois is required at time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Directs field surveys to identify conditions impacting construction scope.
• Meets with engineers/consultants to determine scope, costs, criteria and specs.
• Supervises staff and consultants to ensure work meets contract specs.
• Manages budgets and project timelines.
• Interprets plans and assists in resolving design/construction problems.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Project management

Field surveys

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration

Job description

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COORDINATING ENGINEER I

Job Description - COORDINATING ENGINEER I (416309-1)

Job Description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

COORDINATING ENGINEER I

Bureau of Architecture and Construction

Number of Positions:1Starting Salary: $119,472 annually; Grade: GY-12Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Under direction, the class coordinates and supervises the work of an engineering section responsible for the planning, design and monitoring of construction on infrastructure and building projects, or functions as a project manager for a major engineering project of considerable scope and complexity; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Directs the conduct of field surveys to identify conditions that may impact the scope of proposed construction, repair and maintenance projects
• Meets with engineers and consultants to determine scope, costs, design criteria and specifications for projects such as facilities, mechanical equipment and systems, and related systems and structures
• Supervises engineering series staff and oversees engineering consultants and vendors functioning as design and record engineers ensuring work is completed according to contract specifications
• Budget and project timelines
• Interprets design plans and specifications to contractors and assists in resolving design and construction problems
• Directs preparation of project status and cost reports to management and funding agencies
• Monitors projects assigned to staff and consultant engineers ensuring projects comply with engineering specifications, are completed on schedule and are within budget
• Directs the approval of partial and final payments to contractors
• Assigns, supervises and reviews the work of lower-level engineers engaged in calibrating equipment and conducting tests to assess the operational efficiency of mechanical systems and equipment
• Authorizes, prepares and supervises the preparation of design plans, contract documents, cost estimates and engineering calculations for construction or rehabilitation projects
• Assist supervisory staff in resolving complex engineering design and construction problems
• Review and approve plan changes and contract modifications submitted by engineering staff
• Assigns various projects and performs training for subordinate staff and reviews and evaluates their performance
• Assists with preparation of grant applications for varies energy efficiency features and programs within the Department
• Researches new methods and techniques for use in installing, maintainingand repairing mechanical systems and equipment, as required
• Represents City at community meetings and to businesses affected by development projects
• Performs other related duties as required

Additional duties may be required for this position

Hours: Monday – Friday; 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (Must be flexible to early and/or late meetings)

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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. At the time of employment, positions must have obtained Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) in the State of Illinois.

A valid State of Illinois driver’s license required at the time of hire.

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/diploma, licenses or certifications at the time of processing, if applicable.

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 will be selected.

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. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.

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https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/Classification_and_Pay_Plan_2026.pdf

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The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

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Job Posting

Aug 28, 2026, 5:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External : Sep 12, 2026, 4:59:00 AM