Civil Engineer IV

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field of engineering supplemented by two years of progressively responsible Civil Engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, provided the minimum degree requirement is met.
• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

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. 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 as a Design Engineer or Project Engineer on transportation/infrastructure and/or highway bridge projects funded by CDOT, IDOT, FHWA, or others.

Knowledge of IDOT Standard Specification for Road and Bridge Construction, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, AASHTO Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, and/or bridge design practices and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.

Registration as an Engineer Intern or Engineer-in-Training with a US State licensing board.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

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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 in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Aug 21, 2025, 12:00:00 AM