Environmental Control Engineer Ii; Dept. Of Environment And Sustainability Seiu

Job Title

Environmental Control Engineer II (Dept. of Environment and Sustainability), SEIU 73

Jun 24, 2026, 8:38:07 PM

Jul 16, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

69 W. Washington, Chicago, IL

Full‑time, 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

$40.411 per hour

Conducts preliminary and comprehensive environmental field inspections of commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial enterprises including asbestos abatement, demolition projects and other situations to ensure enforcement and compliance with County, State, and Federal laws and regulations. Prepares technical reports of the site and/or facility. Cites violators and provides technical environmental assistance to the general public. Completes training and obtains certification and licensing required to fulfill the required duties of the position.

Assists with the training of new environmental engineer personnel relative to the policies and procedures of the department.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering;
  Industrial Technology;
  Public Health;
  Environmental Planning;
  Environmental Policy;
  Environmental Health;
  Environmental Management;
  Science; or Natural Resources, Mathematics, or Information Technology and two (2) years full‑time work experience in environmental and sustainability.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and current proof of insurance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Degrees awarded outside of the United States (except those awarded in U.S. territories and Canada) must be credentialed by WES, ECE, or a NACES member organization.

• Ability to research, interpret, and explain environmental regulations at the county, state, and federal (OSHA, AHERA, CAA/NESHAP, TSCA, RCRA) levels.
• Knowledge of air pollution emissions and industrial processes (including combustion), basic knowledge of construction principles and pollution control devices.
• Knowledge of the operation, calibration, and basic troubleshooting of portable monitoring devices and measurement tools used in environmental pollution control.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to interact effectively with the public, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Ability to learn new technologies and regulations, strong problem‑solving and critical thinking skills, and a commitment to environmental protection and public health.
• Skill in creating technical diagrams, drawings and hand sketches of industrial and commercial processes and/or related facility layouts.
• Ability to perform various types of exertion (lifting, climbing, etc.) and willingness to wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators.
• Moderate to extensive travel throughout Cook County, requiring personal transportation.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Light Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. A job requiring this level of light work requires walking or standing to a significant degree, or sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls, or working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight of the materials is negligible.

Preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, or during war time. To qualify: identify yourself as a Veteran on the application (answer "YES" to the question "Are you a military veteran?"); attach a copy of your DD‑214, DD‑215 or NGB 22 at the time of application;

submit the most recent one if multiple copies exist; for Coast Guard members, submit a certified copy of the…