Civil Engineer II - Chicago, United States - VetJobs

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Job DescriptionUnder immediate supervision, the class performs entry level professional civil engineering work related to review of submittals and permit and OUC requests for construction, maintenance and design of various infrastructure and building projects; and performs related duties as requiredESSENTIAL DUTIESReviewing and processing permit requests for Use of the public right of way in IPS 11 system which allow contractors to perform construction related activities including excavating, rerouting traffic, occupying, closing, and protecting the right of way, telecom installations, and building driveways.

Reviews MOT plans for activities within the public right of wayAttends meeting regarding coordination of activities within the public right of wayMeets with Contractors, Developers, Utilities, Expeditors, Aldermen, Aldermanic staff and Various City StaffReviews permit applications to ensure they comply with applicable criteria including CDOT Rules and Regulations, policies, and Municipal Code of Chicago 7-28, 10-20, 10-28, etc...Completes review approvals and denials within CDOT's permitting systemReviews drawings and plans to ensure the right of way will not be adversely affected by constructionMonitors permit fees to ensure they are applied correctly and collected in a timely mannerCoordinates and schedules meetings of public way stakeholders including City of Chicago departments, Police, Fire, CTA, elected officials, and IDOT to plan special events and other roadway closuresReviews/processes engineering, civil and structural design plans by consultants, engineering design firms and contractors for public and private construction projects.

Coordinates preparation and distribution of construction documents to utility members and city agencies for review and approval via OUC's electronic review Process (ProjectDox).Discusses proposed projects with contractors and engineering firms submitting plans for review and permitting.

Oversee conflict resolution between utility owners and/or city facilities.
Manage the approval and release of construction projects under OUC review, prior to permit issuance.

Additional duties may be required for this positionCertificates/Security Clearances/OtherTHIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICELocation: 121 N. LaSalle RM 905 / 2 N.

LaSalle Ste 860, Chicago, IL 60602ALL 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.

Additional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesQualificationsGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field of engineering, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, provided the minimum degree requirement is met.

Some positions may require a valid State of Illinois driver's licensePreference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
Previous work experience using document and workflow management systems (e.g., IPS 11, dotMap and ProjectDoxPrevious work experience in Civil plan review and public way permits reviewPrevious work experience with multiple government agencies / entities or municipalities (e.g., utilities, CDOT, IDOT, FHWA or other local transportation agencies)Previous work experience in reading and reviewing plans and utility coordinationProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite#J-18808-Ljbffr