Mechanical Engineer Iv

MECHANICAL ENGINEER IV, G08

Department: Chicago Department of Aviation, Planning Division

Location: Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 10510 W. Zemke Road

Days: Monday through Friday

Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Salary: $99,408.00 per year

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. CDT on August 3, 2026.

• Review project deliverables throughout the project lifecycle, including but not limited to drawings, reports, calculations, and specifications.
• Provide analysis, recommendations, and comments in alignment with codes, standards, emerging technology, and industry best practices.
• Project Management:
  Represent CDA as owner/client-side project manager.
• Administer and oversee project activities throughout project life cycles.
• Coordinate and communicate with all project stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
• Engineering judgement:
  Respond to technical questions, RFIs, and provide clarifications or recommendations to stakeholders using technical knowledge and external research.
• Review responses to RFPs and RFQs in support of procurement activities.
• Create associated project deliverables as required.
• Contract oversight:
  Manage entities contracted to the city in architecture, engineering, and construction.
• Select consultants, designers, and professional services.
• Monitor contracted activities, deliverables, adherence, and performance.
• Perform additional administrative functions to support the technical and operational functions of the Development bureau as assigned by senior management.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a directly related field of engineering, plus two (2) years of mechanical engineering work experience.
• Alternatively, graduation with a Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a directly related field of engineering, plus one (1) year of mechanical engineering work experience.
• A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required.
• Candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment.

Selected applicants will complete an interview. Selected BIDDERS possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected based on seniority and according to the CBA rules. Selected NON‑BIDDERS possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will also be selected.

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

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