Civil Designer Jobs in Illinois
Civil Designer jobs in Illinois are in steady demand, with openings concentrated in transportation infrastructure, municipal engineering, land development, and utility corridor work at every level from entry-level drafter to senior project designer. Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford anchor most of the hiring, and established firms like AECOM, Burns & McDonnell, and Kimley-Horn maintain active Illinois practices that hire civil designers on a rolling basis. The most sought-after specialties include roadway and site grading design, stormwater and drainage systems, and AutoCAD Civil 3D production. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Farnsworth Group is seeking a Civil CAD Technician to join our team In this role, you will support multiple disciplines and provide production support for Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, and Process Engineering. Qualified candidates will enjoy working with experienced engineers on a variety of projects including commercial, industrial, municipal, water and wastewater treatment and infrastructure.
Job Activities:
- Civil Engineering - projects including roadways, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water distribution, site design and grading, processing of survey data, creation of existing conditions drawings including 3-D DTM and standard drawings, creation of survey stakeouts, and other survey related tasks.
- Process Engineering – Plan preparations for treatment facilities.
Specific Requirements Include:
- Associate's degree or equivalent certificate with specialization in AutoCAD. Revit experience preferred.
- 0-3 years of experience as a CAD Technician in the civil engineering field.
Who We Are:
Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven consecutive years, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world's largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you'll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.
A Great Place to Work Certified
For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation's leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.
Full-time regular employee benefits and perks include:
- 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Professional Development and Training
- Mentoring Program
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
- Pet Insurance Plan
- Hybrid Work Program
Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company's culture and success. Please discuss with your recruiter for details.
Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:
Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let's make a difference, together.
Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Civil CAD Technician to join our team In this role, you will support multiple disciplines and provide production support for Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, and Process Engineering. Qualified candidates will enjoy working with experienced engineers on a variety of projects including commercial, industrial, municipal, water and wastewater treatment and infrastructure.
Job Activities:
- Civil Engineering - projects including roadways, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water distribution, site design and grading, processing of survey data, creation of existing conditions drawings including 3-D DTM and standard drawings, creation of survey stakeouts, and other survey related tasks.
- Process Engineering – Plan preparations for treatment facilities.
Specific Requirements Include:
- Associate's degree or equivalent certificate with specialization in AutoCAD. Revit experience preferred.
- 0-3 years of experience as a CAD Technician in the civil engineering field.
Who We Are:
Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven consecutive years, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world's largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you'll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.
A Great Place to Work Certified
For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation's leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.
Full-time regular employee benefits and perks include:
- 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Professional Development and Training
- Mentoring Program
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
- Pet Insurance Plan
- Hybrid Work Program
Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company's culture and success. Please discuss with your recruiter for details.
Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:
Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let's make a difference, together.
Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in civil designer jobs across Illinois.
- Engineer Intern registration with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation preferred for career advancement
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for grading, alignments, and plan production
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, or a closely related field
- Experience producing construction documents for roadway, site, or utility projects
- Familiarity with IDOT design standards and Illinois municipal permitting processes
- Strong drafting skills and ability to coordinate drawings with project engineers and surveyors
Civil Designer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a civil designer in Illinois?
Most civil designers in Illinois enter the field with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology, then build production skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D on real projects. Candidates who plan to advance toward a Professional Engineer license register as an Engineer Intern through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation after passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. No standalone civil designer license is required to work in the role, but EI registration is a recognized credential that Illinois employers value.
How much do civil designers make in Illinois?
Civil designers in Illinois earn a median of about $79,190 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $49,130 for the lowest 10% to over $119,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire civil designers in Illinois?
Employers hiring civil designers in Illinois right now include Sargent & Lundy, Farnsworth, and CB&I, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's dense network of transportation, municipal, and land development projects means both large national firms with Chicago-area offices and regional engineering firms across downstate Illinois hire civil designers consistently throughout the year.
Which Illinois cities have the most civil designer jobs?
Chicago, Lombard, and Champaign account for the largest share of civil designer openings in Illinois. Chicago drives volume through its concentration of large engineering firms, IDOT project offices, and private land development activity, while Peoria and Rockford generate steady demand through regional transportation and municipal infrastructure work tied to their respective county and city programs.
Are there remote civil designer jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical fields because civil design work involves coordinating with surveyors, reviewing field conditions, and attending project meetings. About 86% of civil designer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those arrangements tend to favor production-focused CAD tasks and plan review rather than full project coordination roles.
How can I get hired as a civil designer in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to the civil engineering technology or junior designer roles that large Illinois-based firms like AECOM, Kimley-Horn, and Tetra Tech post for recent graduates. Illinois community colleges with civil engineering technology programs, such as Moraine Valley and Harper College, place graduates directly with regional consulting firms. Building a portfolio of Civil 3D grading and alignment exercises and earning your Engineer Intern registration through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation both give early-career candidates a measurable edge over applicants without credentials.
Where can I find and apply to civil designer jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to civil designer jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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