Civil Engineer Iv

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Job Description - CIVIL ENGINEER IV (417022)

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on Monday, August 17, 2026.

Note:

The candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment(STA).

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.

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee  (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

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

Under general supervision, the class performs senior level professional civil engineering duties, working independently on tasks related to the construction, maintenance and design of moderate to complex infrastructure and building projects; and performs related duties as required.

• Conducts field surveys to collect data for planned improvements and 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 preliminary specifications and estimates for labor, material and equipment costs for projects such as runways, streets, water, sewer, airport and related systems and facilities
• Serves as resident engineer at the site of large maintenance and construction projects, monitoring construction methods and work in progress, inspecting materials and ensuring work is completed according to contract specifications and project time lines
• Prepares reports on the status and costs of engineering projects; reviews payment vouchers submitted by engineering and construction firms 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
• Monitors work in progress and determines the appropriateness of engineering changes, contract amendments and related costs submitted by contractors and recommends approval or modification.
• May review permit applications submitted by developers for activities affecting foundations, waterways, traffic and City landmarks
• May prepare grant applications to secure project funding
• May consult with other departments and agencies to coordinate personnel engaged in project engineering activities
• May assist in training and providing guidance to lower-level staff
• May provide technical information on engineering projects at hearings and legal proceedings
• May research new materials, techniques and software for use in engineering projects.

Additional duties may be required for this position

THIS POSITION IS CAREER SERVICE.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field of engineering, plus two (2) years of Civil 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 Civil Engineering or a directly related field of engineering, plus one (1) year of Civil Engineering experience
• Valid State of Illinois driver’s license
• You must provide your transcripts or diploma at time of processing, if applicable.
• You must provide your valid US driver’s license at the time of processing, if applicable.

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