ENGINEER OF WATER PUMPING

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
ENGINEER OF WATER PUMPING
DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT
Bureau of Water Supply
Number of Positions: 1
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: X43 $133,836.00 per year
Applications for this position will be accepted from 3/17/26 until 11:59 pm CDT on 4/7/26

Under direction, manages the operations and personnel of the City's pumping stations supplying water to the City of Chicago and various municipalities, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Directs unit supervisors in overseeing professional and skilled trades personnel in operating, maintaining, and repairing water pumping equipment and facilities
• Confers with station managers on the effectiveness of water pumping operations and station conditions and implements equipment and procedural changes to ensure efficiency of operations
• Directs the development of work standards and conducts performance evaluations of supervisory personnel
• Directs the inspection of water pumping equipment malfunctions and approves repairs
• Supervises the development of specifications for the acquisition and installation of new water pumping equipment
• Coordinates the contracting, purchase, installation, and testing of new and refurbished pumping equipment
• Directs the review of design drawings for new pumping station equipment or the refurbishment of existing equipment
• Directs the review of contract documents and engineering calculations prepared by contractors to ensure compliance with project specifications and sound engineering principles
• Determines and prioritizes facility and equipment repair, replacement, and maintenance schedules
• Approves equipment maintenance and replacement schedules to ensure minimal interruption of normal operations
• Oversees the analysis and resolution of complex equipment engineering problems
• Monitors projects assigned to staff and consultant engineers to ensure compliance with contract specifications, schedules, and budgets
• Directs the approval of payments to consultants and contractors for completed work
• Directs the development and implementation of safety programs and training for plant personnel
• Responds to emergencies involving water pumping operations
• Directs the maintenance of detailed records on equipment and power failures and the preparation of operational reports
• Directs the preparation of the annual budget for pumping operations and oversees its administration
• Directs the hiring and management of pumping station personnel
• Consults with other departments and agencies to coordinate work affecting pumping operations
• Researches new mechanical equipment and processes to improve water pumping operations
• Provides technical information on water pumping operations at regulatory proceedings
  Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: Varies
Hours: Varies

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering or a directly related field of engineering, PLUS seven (7) years of professional engineering work experience, of which five (5) years are in a supervisory or management role involving the design, operation, and maintenance of water infrastructure OR the planning, coordination and management of water infrastructure construction improvement projects
OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering or a directly related field of engineering, PLUS six (6) years of professional engineering work experience, of which five (5) years are in a supervisory or management role involving the design, operation, and maintenance of water infrastructure OR the planning, coordination and management of water infrastructure construction improvement projects
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
* Registration as a Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) in the State of Illinois is required

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/diploma, licenses or certifications at the time of processing.

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

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