TRAFFIC ENGINEER IV, CDOT 2026

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

TRAFFIC ENGINEER IV

Chicago Department of Transportation

SIGN MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES UNION (AFSCME) - Select BU 01. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Starting Salary: G08           $99,408.00 annually

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 10/29/2026

Under general supervision, performs and provides oversight in the conduct of professional traffic engineering work related to the design of 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

3458 S. LAWNDALE AVE.         

DAYS/HOURS: Monday-Friday, 7AM-3:30PM

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE