| Location | Chicago, IL |
MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field of engineering, plus three (3) years of Civil Engineering experience, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position. Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are acceptable: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field of engineering, plus two (2) years of Civil Engineering experience, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
of employment, positions must have obtained Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) in the State of Illinois.
NOTE: Candidates selected for hire MUST pass a DRUG/PHYSICAL test prior to being hired.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the successful completion of an online application and an initial screening process. Applicants who meet the established screening criteria may be invited to participate in one or more assessments designed to evaluate the knowledge, skills, or competencies relevant to the role. This position requires candidates to complete an interview. BIDDERS who successfully apply for the position and meet the minimum qualifications, will be INTERVIEWED. Bidders who possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected and hired in seniority order and according to C.B.A rules.
NON-BIDDERS who successfully apply for the position and meet the minimum qualifications, will be INTERVIEWED. The interviewed NON-Bidders who possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected, AND
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
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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.
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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on 11/02/2026
Oct 20, 2026, 12:00:00 AM