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Mechanical Engineer III

Chicago Transit Authority

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Building Codes, Community Support, Cost Estimates, Electromechanics, Engineering, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Mathematics, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Professional Engineer, Project Schedule, Property Maintenance, Record Keeping, Regulations, Remodeling, Reporting Skills, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Staff Requirements, Status Reports, Testing, Time Management
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
14 days ago
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES• Plans and coordinates mechanical and electro-mechanical projects relating to the repair, remodeling and maintenance of buildings, equipment and other related plant facilities involving complex factors.• Responsible for the results of extensive mechanical engineering projects which require the use of advanced techniques.• Acts in a liaison capacity between municipal agencies, contractors, consultants and other firms.• Gathers and analyzes pertinent information and provides logical, comprehensive solutions.• Conducts field investigations, inspections, and tests relative to plant facilities.• Prepares comprehensive reports relating to inspections.• Prepares detailed sketches, drawings, cost estimates, specifications and technical reports by applying engineering and mathematical principles and techniques.• Coordinates and reviews the work of a small staff of lower level engineers, draftsmen, and clerical personnel.• Estimates manpower needs and schedules and assigns work to meet completion dates.• Prepares and maintains accurate records of current and future projects, work schedules, and status reports.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESReporting to this position are the following jobs:Job Title• CHALLENGES• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS• Required to possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and be registered or eligible for registration as a professional engineer by the State of Illinois or have a combination of education and experience relating to this position.• Must have prior experience in an intermediate mechanical engineering position, involving mechanical and electro-mechanical projectsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of mechanical design necessary in the development of specifications, drawings, cost estimates, technical reports and work schedules.• Must possess skills necessary for competency in the evaluation, selection and application of engineering principles.• Required to have a comprehensive knowledge of applicable construction codes required by federal, state and local rules and regulations.• Required to have a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics as it relates to mechanical engineering.• Must write and express oneself in a clear, concise and comprehensive manner.WORKING CONDITIONS• Usual office working conditions• Required to work at field locations, on occasion, subject to varying weather conditions, moving vehicles, electrically energized contact rail and elevated structures.EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED• Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.Rate to be determined by applicant's entered service date and service date in union jurisdiction of this classification.CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.TO BE CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY INCLUDING: UPLOADED RESUME / WORK HISTORYQUALIFICATIONSJOB ASSESSMENT QUESTIONSINFORMATION PROVIDED MUST BE ACCURATE AND TRUTHFUL. Failure to respond to correspondences during the hiring process in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness. CTA Benefitshttps://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/

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