CIVIL ENGINEER II

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

CIVIL ENGINEER II

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT DIIVISION

Number of Positions: 3

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Salary: $81,636; Grade G-06

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Friday, June 5, 2026.

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.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

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

2. Enter your employee ID (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 immediate supervision, the class performs entry level professional civil engineering work related to

the construction, maintenance and design of various infrastructure and building projects; and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Review and process permit requests in IPS 11 system which allow contractors to perform construction related activities including excavating, rerouting traffic, occupying, closing, and protecting the right of way, telecom installations, and building driveways

* Review permit applications to ensure they comply with applicable criteria including CDOT Rules and Regulations, policies, and Municipal Code of Chicago * 7-28, 10-20, 10-28, etc.

* Review drawings and plans to ensure the right of way will not be adversely affected by construction

* Monitor permit fees to ensure they are applied correctly and collected in a timely manner

* Coordinate and schedule meetings of public way stakeholders including City of Chicago departments, Police, Fire, CTA, elected officials, and IDOT to plan special events and other roadway closures

* Review/process engineering, civil and structural design plans by consultants, engineering design firms and contractors for public and private construction projects

* Coordinate preparation and distribution of construction documents to utility members and city agencies for review and approval via OUC's electronic review Process (ProjectDox)

* Discuss proposed projects with contractors and engineering firms submitting plans for review and permitting

* Oversee conflict resolution between utility owners and/or city facilities

Additional duties may be required for this position.

LOCATION: 121 North LaSalle Drive, Room 905

HOURS: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a directly related field of engineering. Some positions may require a valid State of Illinois driver's license.

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma/degree at time of processing.

NOTE: You must provide your valid US driver's license at the time of processing, if applicable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* 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, based on the oral interview will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://my.chicago.gov/dam/intranet/documents/depts/dhr/INFORMATION/2026_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

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. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list in lottery order. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

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.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor