MECHANICAL ENGINEER V - City of Chicago

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Mechanical Engineer V, GY11

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

Design/Construction/Development Division

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary:$103.176.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on November 25, 2024.

Under supervision, the class supervises the work of subordinate engineers engaged in assessing the operational efficiency of mechanical systems and equipment OR serves as project engineer for a variety of projects responsible for coordinating and overseeing the design, installation, maintenance and inspection of mechanical equipment and systems, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Design Review

·        Review project deliverables throughout the project lifecycle, including but not limited to:drawings, reports, calculations and specifications.

·        Provide analysis, recommendations and comments in alignment with codes, standards, emerging technology, and industry best practices.

Project Management

·        Represent CDA as owner/client-side project manager.

·        Administer and oversee project activities throughout project lifecycles.

·        Coordinate & communicate with all project stakeholders and regulatory agencies.

Engineering Judgement

·        Respond to technical questions, RFIs, and provide clarifications or recommendations to stakeholders using technical knowledge and external research.

·        Review responses to RFPs and RFQs in support of procurement activities.

·        Create associated project deliverables as required.

Contract Oversight

·        Manage entities contracted to the city in architecture, engineering, & construction.

·        Select consultants, designers, and professional services.

·        Monitor contracted activities, deliverables, adherence, and performance.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location:         O’Hare International Airport

10510 Zemke Road – Building 804

Days:               Monday - Friday

Hours:              8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a directly related field of engineering with three years of mechanical engineering work experience in the design and construction of building mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection) and/or adjacent subject matters (controls, BAS, conveyance); including one year of supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.  Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Illinois is required.

NOTE: Must be flexible to early and/or late meetings and occasional weekends.

NOTE: The candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment.

NOTE: This position requires a valid driver’s license at the time of hire.

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, based on the interview and assessment, will be selected.

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 practicesclick here. 

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

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

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Brandon Johnson, Mayor

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