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Starting Salary: $121,320.00

August 25, 2025.

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to help lead and manage its Traffic Signal Engineering Section. In this high-impact role, the successful candidate will manage the design and delivery of traffic signal projects, oversee CDOT's customer service requests to improve signal timing and operations, and help shape the future of urban mobility by overseeing the application of smart signal system technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Chicago’s transportation network and help ensure safe, accessible, and interconnected mobility for all roadway users. As the working manager of traffic signal engineers and consultants, the position will design traffic signal timing and traffic signal plans, oversee traffic signal timing, operations, and physical design review and approval of nearly 3000 traffic signals in Chicago. This position plays a critical role in managing the safe and efficient flow of over a million vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians on Chicago streets every day. The position will manage traffic signal engineers, review and approve signal timings developed by signal engineers. The position will independently design traffic signal timing plans and traffic signal requirements for complex intersections. The position will also lead traffic signal and intelligent transportation projects, review signal operations with traffic signal engineers, coordinate with maintenance crews, other CDOT divisions, City departments, and external stakeholders. This position will facilitate the remote operation of traffic signals and intelligent transportation system field devices. Position will monitor real-time data received from the field and third-party sources and use signal performance measures and level of service to prioritize timing improvements. Identify areas of concern for traffic safety and traffic flow and coordinate implementation of countermeasures. Comprehensive skill in traffic engineering software (Synchro) and computer-aided design (MicroStation).

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Coordinating Engineer II, GY13

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Traffic Safety Division

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional Vacancies Possible Pending Budget Approval)

Starting Salary: $121,320.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on August 25, 2025.

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to help lead and manage its Traffic Signal Engineering Section. In this high-impact role, the successful candidate will manage the design and delivery of traffic signal projects, oversee CDOT's customer service requests to improve signal timing and operations, and help shape the future of urban mobility by overseeing the application of smart signal system technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Chicago’s transportation network and help ensure safe, accessible, and interconnected mobility for all roadway users.

Essential Duties

As the working manager of traffic signal engineers and consultants, the position will design traffic signal timing and traffic signal plans, oversee traffic signal timing, operations, and physical design review and approval of nearly 3000 traffic signals in Chicago. This position plays a critical role in managing the safe and efficient flow of over a million vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians on Chicago streets every day. The position will manage traffic signal engineers, review and approve signal timings developed by signal engineers. The position will independently design traffic signal timing plans and traffic signal requirements for complex intersections. The position will also lead traffic signal and intelligent transportation projects, review signal operations with traffic signal engineers, coordinate with maintenance crews, other CDOT divisions, City departments, and external stakeholders. This position will facilitate the remote operation of traffic signals and intelligent transportation system field devices. Position will monitor real-time data received from the field and third-party sources and use signal performance measures and level of service to prioritize timing improvements. Identify areas of concern for traffic safety and traffic flow and coordinate implementation of countermeasures. Comprehensive skill in traffic engineering software (Synchro) and computer-aided design (MicroStation).

Additional Duties May Be Required For This Position.

Location: 2 North LaSalle Street – 9th Floor

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, plus four (4) years of supervisory experience in the planning, design, and construction management of engineering projects.

NOTE: Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Illinois is required at the time of employment.

NOTE: A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS : This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a writing exercise. 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. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow 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 for 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

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Jul 25, 2025, 12:00:00 AM

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