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City of Chicago · 1 day ago

COORDINATING ENGINEER -I. DWM 2025-26

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$116K/yr - $116K/yr

5+ years exp

The City of Chicago is seeking an experienced and dynamic Coordinating Engineer-I to join the Chicago Department of Water Management. This role involves coordinating and supervising engineering work related to water infrastructure projects, including planning, design, and construction management.

Association

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Professional Engineer RegistrationConstruction ManagementProject ManagementEngineering DesignSupervisory ExperienceCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

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

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

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

Company

City of Chicago

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The city of Chicago provides services, programs and initiatives for Chicago residents, businesses, and visitors.

Founded in 1837

Chicago, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en.html

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