Civil Engineering R&D Jobs (NOW HIRING)

ATTENTION APPLICANTS: THIS POSTING HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGHOUT MAY 31, 2026

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

CIVIL ENGINEER-V

Chicago Department of Transportation

Division of Engineering

Bridges and Highways Sections

Number of Positions: 2

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

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 UNION (AFSCME) - Select BU 01. 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

Starting Salary: G09 $109,140.00 annually

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 5/31/2026

These critical public infrastructure positions are much needed to ensure public safety and the continued vitality of all of Chicago's neighborhoods. These positions provide an opportunity to re-imagine Chicago's roads and bridges to better serve pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and motorists.

Civil Engineer V positions will serve as Senior Project Manager supporting the design, review and implementation of safety, operational and state of good repair upgrades for over 300 bridge and viaduct structures including 36 operable movable bridges.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Bridge Section

Civil Engineer V's in the Bridge Section will be responsible for project management of bridge projects including managing schedules, contracts, funding, and material procurement as well as supervisory tasks with other personnel. Responsibilities will also include assessment and determination of next steps after inspection reports are received on various structures or notifications. The position functions as a senior project manager for major engineering projects of considerable scope and complexity and performs related duties as required. Responsibilities also include the analysis and resolution of complex engineering design and construction problems, monitoring of work in progress and determination of the appropriateness of engineering changes, contract amendments and related costs submitted by contractors and recommending approval or modification.

The Civil Engineer V in the Bridge Section also oversees field surveys to identify conditions that may impact the scope of proposed construction, repair and maintenance projects and recommendations of modifications as needed. Prepares and reviews engineering design calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair projects. Writes specifications for projects and supervises subordinate engineers and inspectors engaged in monitoring construction projects to ensure work is completed according to contract specifications and project timelines. Interprets design plans and specifications to contractors, assists in resolving design and construction problems and prepares reports on the status and costs of engineering projects. Approves partial and final payments to contractors and ensures 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 provides recommendations for changes as needed. Performs other related duties as required.

LOCATION: Chicago Department of Transportation

2 N. Lasalle, Suite 820 Chicago, IL 60602

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

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 or Doctorate 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

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

* A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires candidates to complete an interview. Interviewed Bidders possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be hired in seniority order and according to the collective bargaining agreement. Interviewed Non-Bidders possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected, AND

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

* Previous experience as a design or project engineer on bridge projects

* Previous experience performing field inspections on bridge/roadway infrastructures

* Previous experience designing bridge repairs

* Previous experience reviewing project scopes, calculations, plans, specifications, and estimates

* Previous experience working with transportation agencies, e.g., CDOT, IDOT and FHWA, and others

* Previous project management experience in urban transportation design and/or construction projects

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as OneNote, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook.

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/suppinfo/JobClassification/2025ClassificationandPay_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.

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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 CDT on 5/31/2026