TRAFFIC ENGINEER IV, CDOT 2026

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

Job summary

City of Chicago Department of Transportation is seeking a Traffic Engineer IV to manage and supervise the design and implementation of traffic systems across the city. The role involves reviewing complex plans for streets and signals, coordinating with consultants and city departments, and guiding traffic operations to improve safety and efficiency.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with traffic experience, or a Master’s degree with one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering plus two years of traffic engineering experience.
• Master's degree or higher in Engineering plus one year of traffic engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews, and approves engineering plans for streets, traffic signals, and traffic control devices.
• Analyzes survey data and recommends traffic control devices and signal timings.
• Oversees contractors and coordinates with other City departments and utilities.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's in Engineering

Job description

Job Description - TRAFFIC ENGINEER IV, CDOT 2026 (420688)

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 MUNICIPALEMPLOYEES UNION (AFSCME) - Select BU 01. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

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 labelled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

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

Starting Salary: G08 $99,408.00 annually

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 10/29/2026

Under general supervision, performs and provides oversight in the conduct of professional traffic engineering work related to the design of streets and roads and the regulation and flow of traffic, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Prepares, reviews, and approves engineering plans for new streets, traffic signals and signal timings, and traffic control devices prepared by staff and/or consultant engineering firms. Reviews and approves plans prepared by consultant engineering firms to ensure compliance with established design standards and specifications, sound engineering principles and City ordinances and make changes as required. Assigns, monitors and participates in investigations of traffic complaints and implements procedures to eliminate problems found. Serves as a project engineer responsible for supervising and participating in the conduct of field surveys on arterial streets to collect data on traffic patterns, volume, speed, capacity, accidents, and parking. Analyzes survey data and recommends the installation of traffic control devices, including traffic signals, stop signs, crossing areas, and directional arrows. Designs complex timing sequences using computer software and reviews and approves designs prepared by staff. Oversees the monitoring of engineering contractors, ensuring work is completed according to contract specifications. Coordinates traffic signal installation projects with other City departments and utilities. Confers with contractors on plan changes and contract modifications and assists in resolving problems that arise during construction. Acts as a liaison between the department and other government agencies (e.g., Illinois Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Chicago Transportation Authority) to coordinate traffic engineering projects. Represents the department to community groups. Prepares grant applications to secure project funding. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

LOCATION

Chicago Department of Transportation

3458 S. LAWNDALE AVE.

DAYS/HOURS

Monday-Friday, 7AM-3:30PM

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, plus two (2) years of traffic engineering experience.

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

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Engineering, plus one (1) year of traffic engineering experience

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required
• Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time

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. To learn more about our hiring practices.

All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from all application materials submitted for city employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 10/29/2026

Job Posting

Oct 16, 2026, 5:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External : Oct 30, 2026, 4:59:00 AM