TRAFFIC ENGINEER V-CDOT 2025

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

TRAFFIC ENGINEER V

Chicago Department of Transportation

Traffic Safety Division

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: GY12 $112,608.00 annually

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 5/11/2025

Under general supervision, supervises professional traffic engineer work related to the design of traffic signals and signal timings, streets and roads and the regulation and flow of traffic, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Prepares, reviews, and approves engineering plans for new streets, traffic signals and signal timings, and traffic control devices prepared by staff and/or consultant engineering firms. Reviews and approves plans prepared by consultant engineering firms to ensure compliance with established design standards and specifications, sound engineering principles and City ordinances and make changes as required. Assigns, monitors and participates in investigations of traffic complaints and implements procedures to eliminate problems found. Serves as a project engineer responsible for supervising and participating in the conduct of field surveys on arterial streets to collect data on traffic patterns, volume, speed, capacity, accidents, and parking. Analyzes survey data and recommends the installation of traffic control devices, including traffic signals, stop signs, crossing areas, and directional arrows. Designs complex timing sequences using computer software and reviews and approves designs prepared by staff. Oversees the monitoring of engineering contractors, ensuring work is completed according to contract specifications. Coordinates traffic signal installation projects with other City departments and utilities. Confers with contractors on plan changes and contract modifications and assists in resolving problems that arise during construction. Acts as a liaison between the department and other government agencies (e.g., Illinois Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Chicago Transportation Authority) to coordinate traffic engineering projects. Represents the department to community groups. Prepares grant applications to secure project funding. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

LOCATION: Chicago Department of Transportation, 2 N. Lasalle, Suite 950 Chicago, IL 60602

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8a.m. to 4p.m.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, supplemented by four years of traffic engineering experience of which one year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

* Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) in the State of Illinois is required

* A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

* Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause

specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires candidates to successfully complete an interview, which includes a writing exercise/assessment. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, 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.

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

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 5/11/2025