COORDINATING ENGINEER -I. DWM 2025-26

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

COORDINATING ENGINEER-I

Chicago Department of Water Management

Bureau of Engineering Services

Number of Positions:1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: GY12 $ 115,992.00 ANNUALLY

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on 1/21/2026

Job Overview

The Chicago Department of Water Management is seeking an experienced and dynamic COORDINATING ENGINEER-I, to join our team. Under direction, the class coordinates and supervises the work of an engineering section responsible for the planning, design and monitoring of construction on water infrastructure projects, or functions as a project manager for a major water infrastructure project of considerable scope and complexity; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Directs the involvement of field surveys to identify conditions that may impact the scope of proposed construction, repair and maintenance projects; meets with engineers and consultants to determine scope, costs, design criteria and specifications for projects such as water, sewer, and related systems and facilities; supervises staff and oversees ensuring work is completed according to contract specifications and project time lines; interprets design plans and specifications to contractors and assists in resolving design and construction problems; directs the preparation of project status and construction reports to management and funding agencies; monitors projects assigned to staff and consultant engineers ensuring projects comply with engineering specifications, are completed on schedule and are within budget; directs the approval of partial and final payments to contractors; authorizes design plans, contract documents, cost estimates and engineering calculations for construction or rehabilitation projects; assists supervisory staff in resolving complex engineering design and construction problems; reviews and approves plan changes and contract modifications submitted by engineering staff; assigns various projects to staff and reviews and evaluates their performance; represents City at community meetings and to businesses affected by development projects. May prepare grant applications to secure project funding; may consult with other departments and agencies to coordinate personnel engaged in project engineering activities; may provide technical information on engineering projects at hearings and legal proceedings. Performs other related duties as required.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 1000 E. Ohio, Chicago, IL 60611

Hours/Days: 8am to 4pm, M-F

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, plus five (5) years of work experience in the planning, design, and construction management of engineering projects, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Engineering, plus four (4) years of work experience in the planning, design, and construction management of engineering projects, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

* Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) is required. At the time of employment, positions must have obtained Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) in the State of Illinois.

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 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://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. 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. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on 1/21/2026