Chicago Transit Authority · 1 day ago
Deputy Chief Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$177K/yr - $177K/yr
7+ years expChicago Transit Authority is seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer to oversee the Engineering Group responsible for the Authority's rail system infrastructure. The role involves managing maintenance operations, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulations.
CommunitiesCustomer ServicePublic TransportationTransportationTravel
Responsibilities
Directs and manages maintenance work on the Authority’s rail system infrastructure
Oversees the day-to-day inspection and maintenance of the Authority’s rail system infrastructure
Provides engineering and construction solutions in collaboration and coordination with departments for technical problems that arise
Plans, directs, and coordinates maintenance programs, procedures, and methodologies to monitor, evaluate, and document engineering activity and maintenance effectiveness
Repair projects
Assists in determining project scope, schedule, and budget requirements for implementing engineering and construction projects, and acts as the prime engineering resource for project managers
Reviews and approves all drawing and specifications for repair projects and updates engineering design criteria as necessary
Provides administrative direction in the development of the Authority’s capitol renovation programs; monitors progress, sets priorities, and implements changes
Ensures that the Engineering Group and associated engineering consultants meet or exceed design specifications as mandated by the engineering industry, regulatory, and funding agency standards
Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget. Seeks approval of funding forecasts needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies by presenting operating budgets to Authority management and various funding and regulatory agencies. Approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary
Acts as liaison in communicating with internal and external departments on issues related to the Engineering Group
Serves as subject matter expert internally and externally in providing assistance and engineering knowledge for engineering activities and projects
Serves as the contracting officer’s representative for the general engineering consultants and other contracts as assigned
Represents the Authority in meetings with the Federal Government, participating jurisdictions, national associations, industry, and other organizations in the administration of engineering activities and project completion
Performs administrative management functions for the Engineering Group
Hires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates staff. Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval
Participates in the development and administration of programs, policies, goals, and objectives of the Engineering Group as directed by the Chief Engineer and Executive Vice President, Construction, Engineering, and Facilities Maintenance
Assists in formulating long range Authority goals and objectives and confers with departments to effectively administer and implement department programs within the Engineering Group
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Seven (7) years of experience in the design, analysis, maintenance, or repair of infrastructure projects
Three (3) years in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position
Must possess a valid Illinois Driver's License
Detailed knowledge of the operations of a comprehensive maintenance and engineering program
Detailed knowledge of the principles and practices of civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering
Detailed knowledge of the principles and methods of budget planning and administration
Detailed knowledge of project scheduling and management practices and methods
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of policy development and administration
Detailed knowledge of related Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of construction contract administration
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of transit system maintenance and preventative maintenance planning
Working knowledge of the principles of leadership, team building, motivation and conflict resolution
Strong leadership and managerial skills
Strong skills in leadership, interpersonal relations, and communications
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong organization, financial, presentation and operational skills
Ability to plan, review, assign, and evaluate the work of subordinate managers
Ability to drive results by identifying and resolving significant problems within scope of responsibility
Ability to analyze and assess policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments
Ability to manage large scale and multiple projects
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Company
Chicago Transit Authority
We deliver quality, affordable transit services that link people, jobs and communities.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$146.1MKey Investors
Federal Transit AdministrationU.S. Department of Transportation
2025-11-24Grant· $121.1M
2023-06-27Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Jeremy Fine
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Bill Mooney
Chief Infrastructure Officer
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