Civil Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Civil Engineer jobs in Illinois are consistently in demand, with strong hiring concentrated in transportation infrastructure, water systems, structural projects, and municipal development at levels from entry-level project engineer through senior principal. Chicago leads the market by a wide margin, with secondary hiring clusters in Rockford and the Quad Cities, and major employers including AECOM, IDOT, and Burns & McDonnell maintaining long-term staffing needs throughout the state. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois are transportation and highway engineering, water resources, and structural design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles130+
Top employerState of Illinois
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring40
Work type68% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Burns & McDonnell
Senior Civil Engineer - Mission Critical (Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City)
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Burns & McDonnell
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Senior Civil Engineer - Mission Critical (Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City)
Burns & McDonnell
Chicago, Illinois
Data Analytics
Data Science
$140k - $210k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering technology
5,001-10,000

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UCC Environmental
Civil Engineer I
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UCC Environmental
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Civil Engineer I
UCC Environmental
Libertyville, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$75k - $105k/yr
Bachelor of Science
201-500

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Willdan
Civil Engineer
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Willdan
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Civil Engineer
Willdan
Schaumburg, Illinois
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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State of Illinois
Senior Repair Plans Engineer (Civil Engineer IV)
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State of Illinois
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Senior Repair Plans Engineer (Civil Engineer IV)
State of Illinois
Springfield, Illinois
Business Analysis
Consulting & Professional Services
Tax
$6,281 - $9,792/yr
10,000+

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PINPOINT PRECISION ENGINEERING
Senior Civil Engineer
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PINPOINT PRECISION ENGINEERING
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Senior Civil Engineer
PINPOINT PRECISION ENGINEERING
Chicago, Illinois
Civil & Structural Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Civil Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$149k - $170k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Civil Engineer Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Springfield
18 jobs
Champaign
5 jobs
Schaumburg
5 jobs
Peoria
4 jobs
Plainfield
4 jobs
Collinsville
4 jobs
Lisle
3 jobs
Lombard
3 jobs

Civil Engineer Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • State of Illinois
    State of Illinois27
  • Farnsworth
    Farnsworth7
  • Jobot
    Jobot6
  • EXP
    EXP4
  • CB&I
    CB&I4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services21
  • Construction & Real Estate7
  • Staffing & Recruiting6
  • Energy1
  • Retail1

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in civil engineer jobs across Illinois.

  • Active Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited program
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or comparable design and drafting software
  • Experience with Illinois Department of Transportation project standards and submittal processes
  • Familiarity with local municipality permitting, grading, and stormwater management requirements
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with clients, contractors, and public agencies

Civil Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a civil engineer in Illinois?

To become a licensed civil engineer in Illinois, you earn an accredited bachelor's degree in civil engineering, pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to become an Engineer Intern, accumulate qualifying work experience under a licensed Professional Engineer, then pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Licensure is issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Many Illinois employers require or strongly prefer candidates who hold or are actively pursuing their PE license.

How much do civil engineers make in Illinois?

Civil engineers in Illinois earn a median of about $99,760 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,590 for the lowest 10% to over $157,410 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire civil engineers in Illinois?

Employers hiring civil engineers in Illinois right now include State of Illinois, Farnsworth, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's large public infrastructure pipeline and the presence of major engineering consultancies in the Chicago metro mean consistent openings across both public-sector agencies and private design firms throughout the state.

Which Illinois cities have the most civil engineer jobs?

Chicago, Springfield, and Champaign have the most civil engineer openings in Illinois right now. Chicago dominates the distribution given its scale of ongoing transit, water, and vertical construction projects, while smaller metros like Rockford and Springfield generate steady openings tied to municipal infrastructure programs and state agency offices headquartered there.

Are there remote civil engineer jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. Civil engineering work is largely site-dependent, so fully remote positions make up a small share of openings. About 70% of civil engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles tend to involve design, drafting, or project management tasks that don't require physical site presence.

How can I get hired as a civil engineer in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an engineering intern or junior project engineer role with a firm or public agency that sponsors Engineers in Training. AECOM and IDOT both bring on new graduates for structured early-career programs, and many Illinois counties and municipalities post associate engineer positions that require only an accredited degree and EIT credential. Candidates who complete the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before graduating stand out, and building a portfolio of coursework projects or AutoCAD work gives an edge in interviews.

Where can I find and apply to civil engineer jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to civil engineer jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across firms, agencies, and project types. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly through each listing.

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