CIVIL ENGINEER III

Description:

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Civil Engineer III, G07

DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT

Number of Positions: 2

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $90,144.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on October 23, 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

Essential Duties :

• Under supervision, performs fully functional professional civil engineering work of moderate complexity related to the planning and record or construction and maintenance of sewer projects.

• Reviews and evaluates design variance requests involving design plans review, hydraulic and hydrologic calculations and coordination.

• Prepare and maintain planned project checklists in Microsoft Excel and GIS applications.

• Perform project conflict analysis utilizing GIS software for various infrastructure projects within the City.

• Maintains sewer design CADD standards and sewer construction standard details.

• Conduct field surveys to collect data for planned improvements to water, sewer, traffic, street, and related systems and facilities.

• Establishes line and grade, property lines and elevations for construction projects.

• Prepares and reviews engineering designs, drawings, calculations, specifications and cost estimates for infrastructure and building construction, maintenance, and repair projects.

• Serves as resident engineer at the site of small maintenance and construction projects, monitoring construction methods and work in progress, inspecting materials and ensuring work is completed according to contract specifications and project timelines.

• Prepares reports on the status and costs of engineering projects.

• Reviews of payment vouchers submitted by engineering and construction firms ensuring payment requests reflect completed work according to contract specifications.

• Reviews proposed engineering changes, contract amendments and related costs and makes recommendations regarding appropriateness and cost efficiency.

• Coordinate with other departments and agencies in addressing questions and issues related to sewer work.

• May assist in training and provide guidance to staff.

• May prepare supporting documents and maps for grant application.

• May research new techniques and software for use in planning and record maintenance.

• Performs site investigations and reports their findings in response to drainage complaints from residents.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: Various

Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

Hours: Various

Lunch: 1 hour

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field of engineering supplemented by one year of Civil Engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, provided the minimum degree requirement is met.

NOTE: A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS : This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected. The interviewed bidders possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Previous work experience coordinating with multiple entities.

• Previous work experience reading and reviewing plans and utility coordination.

• Previous work experience reading, preparing or reviewing plans, specifications and cost estimates.

• Previous work experience using computer aided design, drafting systems, and Geographical Information System (GIS) software.

• Previous work experience coordinating bridge related work in engineering.

• Previous work experience with multiple government agencies/entities or municipalities (e.g., utilities).

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://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp\_info/JobClassification/2025\_Classification\_and\_Pay\_Plan.pdf

Application Evaluation: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow 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