Mechanical Engineer IV

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, and Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a directly related field of engineering, plus two (2) years of mechanical engineering work experience.

Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are acceptable:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a directly related field of engineering, plus one (1) year of mechanical engineering work experience.

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

NOTE: The candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires applicants to complete an interview. Interviewed BIDDERS possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected based on seniority and according to the CBA rules. Interviewed NON-BIDDERS 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. 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. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list in lottery order. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

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

Jul 19, 2026, 10:00:00 PM