Description
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Assistant Director of Engineering – Construction Division
Recruitment #26-20003286-002
Date Opened: 7/10/2026 12:00:00 AM
Close Date: 7/24/2026 11:59:00 PM
Job Type: Original Entrance
Salary: Starting Annual Salary (TAM 22): $194,427.22
How to Apply: Go to http://districtjobs.org to submit an application by July 24, 2026.
Duties: Performs highly difficult and responsible administrative or complex technical work of an engineering nature. Under general direction, directs and coordinates categorical groupings of functions within the organization, such as design, construction, operations or administration.
Salary/Pay Plans
The salary listed above is Step 1 in a structured pay plan. At 6 months of employment with the District, the salary will increase to Step 2: $206,216.92. At 18 months, the salary will increase to Step 3: $218,007.66. There are 9 total steps for TAM 22 of the pay plan (view full pay plan). These increases are based on service time in the job classification and require a 'Meets Standard' performance rating.
Requirements
Application Submission Information
Absolute Requirement: Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois.
Minimum Qualification Requirements: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university majoring in engineering and ten years of engineering experience at the professional level of which at least five years must have been in work related to the District's activities. Five years of this experience must have been in an administrative capacity with responsibility for major engineering projects or plant management, including technical and budgetary accountability. Substitution: Graduate study in engineering may be substituted for the non-specialized experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.
Applications Process: Qualified candidates should submit the following no later than July 24, 2026:
- Applications
- Resume
- Letter of Interest describing your vision for the Assistant Director of Engineering - Construction Division position. Include the following points:
- What goals and projects should the District focus on in the next 10 years?
- How do you see the Engineering Department contributing to that work?
- What goals should the Engineering Department set in the Construction Division to achieve success?
- What is your management philosophy? How do you mentor staff so they are ready to assume additional responsibilities?
Process: A short list of candidates will be invited to interview.
If you have any questions please contact Patricia Vanella at 312-751-5172.
Appointments
Appointment is subject to successfully passing a physical examination, a drug test and a criminal history background investigation.
