Senior Engineering Technician – Field Projects & GIS/CAD

City of Chicago Department of Law; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago Department of Law is seeking an Engineering Technician VI to support a para-professional engineering program, coordinate field surveys, and review plans for City infrastructure projects. The role involves extensive coordination with city departments, contractors, and residents, as well as preparing calculations and overseeing safety and compliance at worksites.

The candidate will use CAD and GIS tools, supervise staff, and represent the City in hearings and meetings, with travel

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of paraprofessional engineering experience.
• Graduation with an Associate’s degree plus four (4) years of paraprofessional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years of paraprofessional experience.
• Master’s degree or higher plus one (1) year of paraprofessional experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates a para-professional engineering program and acts as main contact.
• Inspects reports and assigns projects to repair programs based on severity.
• Represents department on technical matters with other City departments and contractors.
• Provides technical information and represents the City at hearings and legal proceedings.
• Meets with residents and business representatives to discuss concerns.
• Directs field engineering and construction personnel in surveys and repairs.
• Supervises construction to ensure compliance with city requirements and standards.
• Conducts field inspections to review staff work and contractor compliance.
• Assigns work orders and inspections to consultants; monitors progress and safety.
• Prepares complex mathematical calculations for construction projects.
• Drives to job sites across the city for assessments.
• Coordinates activities between general contractors, utilities, and City departments.
• Supervises and trains subordinate personnel in engineering practices.
• Uses CAD and GIS to prepare/review plans and drawings.
• May conduct field surveys and verify grade elevations for improvements.
• May supervise investigations or inspections in response to complaints or permits.

Skills

Paraprofessional engineering

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or higher

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

City of Chicago Department of Law is seeking an Engineering Technician VI to support a para-professional engineering program, coordinate field surveys, and review plans for City infrastructure projects. The role involves extensive coordination with city departments, contractors, and residents, as well as preparing calculations and overseeing safety and compliance at worksites.

The candidate will use CAD and GIS tools, supervise staff, and represent the City in hearings and meetings, with travel