at City of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description:
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Civil Engineer V
Department of Water Management
Bureau of Engineering Services
Number of Positions: 4
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $103,176.00/year
Applications for this position will be accepted from 7/29/2024 until 11:59pm CDT on 8/29/2024
The Department of Water Management is seeking Civil Engineer Vs to serve as project engineers for complex infrastructure and building construction, maintenance and renovation projects, or function as working supervisor over a small engineering staff while maintaining own projects; and performs related duties as required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
· Oversees the conduct of field surveys 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 specifications for projects such streets, water, sewer, and related systems and facilities
· Oversees subordinate engineers and inspectors engaged in monitoring infrastructure and building construction projects ensuring work is completed according to contract specifications and project timelines
· Interprets design plans and specifications to contractors and assists in resolving design and construction problems
· Prepares reports on the status and costs of engineering projects
· Approves partial and final payments to contractors 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
· Analyzes and resolves complex engineering design and construction problems
· 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: 1000 East Ohio
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications:
· Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field of engineering supplemented by three years of progressively responsible Civil Engineering experience including one year of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, provided the minimum degree requirement is met.
· 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. Some positions may require a valid State of Illinois driver’s license.
NOTE: 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 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. 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 click here. (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/provdrs/emp.html)
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
