CIVIL ENGINEER V-DWM, 2026

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

CIVIL ENGINEER-V

Chicago Department of Water Management

Bureau of Water Supply

Number of Positions: 1 (one)

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $109,464 annually (GY11)

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 10/04/2026

Under general supervision, the class functions as a project engineer for complex infrastructure and building construction, maintenance and renovation projects, or functions as a working supervisor over a small engineering staff while maintaining own projects; and performs related duties as required. This position will be working in the department's planning and compliance group.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Reviews regulatory requirements and develops workplans to ensure compliance and reporting on compliance measures. Develops compliance plans, reports on compliance activities, attends meetings and workshops. Coordinates with other departments and local agencies. Oversees the conduct of field surveys to identify conditions that may impact the scope of proposed construction, repair and maintenance projects and recommends modifications as needed; prepares and reviews engineering designs, drawings, calculations, specifications and cost estimates for infrastructure and maintenance, and repair projects; drafts specifications for projects such as streets, water, sewer and related systems and facilities; oversees subordinate engineers and inspectors engaged in monitoring infrastructure and building construction projects 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; prepares reports on the status and costs of engineering projects; approves partial and final payments to contractors ensuring 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 recommends changes as needed; analyzes and resolves complex engineering design and construction problems; monitors work in progress and determines the appropriateness of engineering changes, contract amendments and related costs submitted by contractors and recommends approval or modification.

Related Duties

May review permit applications submitted by developers for activities affecting foundations, waterways, traffic and City landmarks; 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; may research new materials, techniques and software for use in engineering projects. Performs other related duties as required.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: JWPP, 1000 E Ohio St

Days: M-F

Hours: 8AM-4PM

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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. Some positions may require a valid State of Illinois driver's license.

Physical Requirements

Ability to access work sites during various stages of construction or repair.

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. Depending on the position, this may include a pass/fail assessment, additional evaluative components, and/or an interview.

Candidates who successfully complete all required assessment components may be invited to take part in a structured interview using a standardized set of questions, when applicable. In addition to the interview, applicants may also be evaluated through job related exercises such as work samples, skill demonstrations, presentations, or other performance based activities aligned with the requirements of the position.

This position requires an applicant to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview and assessment, 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.

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

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 10/04/2026