Electrical Engineer Iv

Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER IV
DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT
Bureau of Water Supply
Number of Positions: 1
Starting Annual Salary: $96,516.00/year

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 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

Apply on the bid site:  AND

• Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"
• Enter your employee  (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')
• Select your correct bargaining unit

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

Applications for this position will be accepted from 12/18/2025 until 11:59pm CDT on 1/5/2026

An Electrical Engineer IV performs moderately complex professional electrical engineering work related to the design, installation, maintenance, and inspection of electrical equipment and systems; and performs related duties as required.

• Confers with management to determine project scope and objectives based on budget and project plans prepared by staff and consultant engineering firms
• Surveys project location to identify existing utilities, systems and equipment, take field notes, and draft preliminary sketches
• Reviews complex design plans for large projects detailing electrical power, equipment, material, and labor needs and prepares estimates of related costs
• Review contract documents including plans, specifications and cost estimates for large scale electrical engineering projects for accuracy and conformance
• Performs complex calculations to determine electrical power distribution, luminance, and voltage levels
• Develops and writes specifications for the procurement of electrical equipment and systems
• Interprets plans and specifications to contractors
• Conducts field inspections of work in progress to monitor compliance with contract specifications, check materials and equipment, and evaluate changes in construction plans
• Oversees the testing and evaluation of new electrical equipment and systems
• Determines the appropriateness of engineering changes, contract amendments and related costs, and contract modifications
• Reviews payment vouchers submitted by engineering and construction firms ensuring payment requests reflect completed work according to contract specifications
• Meets with construction contractors and utility companies to coordinate electrical construction work and resolve complex electrical engineering problems
• Prepares project status and costs reports for management
• Prepares grant applications to secure project funding
• Consults with other departments and agencies to coordinate electrical engineering work on various infrastructure projects
• Assists in training and providing guidance to lower-level staff
• Researches new materials and techniques for use in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location:

Jardine Water Treatment Plant, 1000 E Ohio

Days:
Monday-Friday
Days off:
Saturday and Sunday

Hours:

7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a directly related field of engineering, plus two (2) years of electrical engineering work 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 or a directly related field of engineering, plus one (1) year of electrical engineering experience
  • Some positions may require a valid State of Illinois Driver's License depending on the department assignment

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.

Initial evaluation will be…