CHIEF FILTRATION ENGINEER-DWM 2026

Description: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT CHIEF FILTRATION ENGINEER Chicago Department of Water Management Bureau of Water Supply Number of Positions: 1 (one) (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval) Starting Salary: $ $131,124.00 (GY-15) Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 4/29/2026 Under direction, responsible for managing and direction the operations, personnel and administration of one of the City's two water purification plants, and performs related duties as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: u00b7 Directs the Assistant Chief Filtration Engineer and unit supervisors overseeing professional (i.e. Filtration Engineers) and skilled trades (i.e. Operating Engineers) engaged in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water purification equipment and facilities. u00b7 Confers with supervisors on the effectiveness of water purification treatments and plant conditions and implements equipment and procedural changes to ensure efficiency of operations. u00b7 Coordinates with management and contractors in reviewing status of large-scale capital improvement projects at water treatment plants and prioritizes the scheduling of facility and equipment repair, replacement, and maintenance. Monitors work in progress and on-going projects of private contractors, ensuring adherence to contract specifications, quality standards and compliance with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) requirements. u00b7 Reviews water treatment operational reports including water quality data and oversees the preparation of comprehensive reports to the IEPA documenting compliance with EPA standards. u00b7 Coordinates the contracting, purchase, installation, and testing of new and refurbished equipment; approves the ordering of chemicals for use in treatment plants and pumping stations. u00b7 Keeps abreast of governmental regulations affecting water purification operations to ensure that regulatory agencies' standards regarding operating procedures, risk management, and process safety are met. u00b7 Directs the maintenance of plant records and the preparation of operational reports. u00b7 Reviews plant operating records and lab reports to determine the status of water quality and orders changes to ensure water quality standards are maintained. u00b7 Authorizes engineering studies on water treatment techniques, equipment, and processes and recommends modifications to water purification processes at the plant. u00b7 Coordinates safety programs and training of plant personnel. u00b7 Directs the development and implementation of work and performance standards and conducts performance evaluations of supervisory personnel. u00b7 Directs administrative functions in support of the water treatment plantu2019s operations including budgeting, expenditures, procurement, personnel and staffing, and safety administration. u00b7 Provides technical information on water filtration activities at regulatory proceedings. Performs other related duties as required. _Additional duties may be required for this position._ Location: Various Shift: Various Hours: Various THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a directly related field of engineering, plus six (6) years of engineering experience working in a water treatment facility or on projects relating to water treatment in an operational and/or engineering capacity, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to water treatment processes or engineering projects, OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masteru2019s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a directly related field of engineering, plus five (5) years of engineering experience working in a water treatment facility or on projects relating to water treatment in an operational and/or engineering capacity, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to water treatment processes or engineering projects. Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications A State of Illinois Class

Created: 2026-04-27