COORDINATING ENGINEER I

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

COORDINATING ENGINEER I

FLEET AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT (2FM)

Architecture and Construction

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $115,992; Grade: GY-12

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

Under direction, the class coordinates and supervises the work of an engineering section responsible for the planning, design and monitoring of construction on infrastructure and building projects, or functions as a project manager for a major engineering project of considerable scope and complexity; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Responsible for the design engineering strategies through specifying, generating drawings, reports, or papers for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing projects for a large capital portfolio.

* Facilitates the planning, specifying and development of building infrastructure design, including but not limited to producing feasibility studies, environmental reasoning, creating/reviewing project proposals, estimating project costs, determining/reviewing timelines and overseeing the construction processes.

* Role requires the interpretation and application of local/federal building codes, product specifications, facility standards, and rigorous quality assurance and quality control. Conducts/attends site visits to assess existing conditions, monitor work in progress and to ensure compliance with project schedules, contract specifications and budget guidelines.

* Works closely with the Bureau of Facility Operations to assess existing building systems, recommend, and specify solutions for most effective and efficient solutions for current and future conditions. Confers with stakeholders, bureaus, and client departments to discuss the need for infrastructure improvements, building system expansion of existing municipal facilities.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

LOCATION: 2 North LaSalle Street

HOURS: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

THIS POSITION IS NOT CAREER SERVICE.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* 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, OR

* 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

* Depending upon department assignment, field of engineering may vary.

* 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.

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma/degree at time of processing, if applicable.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

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 will be selected.

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The 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.

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

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

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

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor