Civil Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL
Civil Engineer jobs in Chicago are in strong demand, concentrated in the Loop, River North, and along the lakefront corridor across infrastructure, transit, and municipal development. Employers hiring right now include Burns & McDonnell, DB Sterlin Consultants, and EXP. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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419170Description
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on November 27, 2026.
This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND
1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
The Chicago Department of Transportation is seeking two (2) Civil Engineer III’s to perform under supervision, professional civil engineering work of moderate complexity related to the construction, maintenance and design of various infrastructure projects, and performs related duties as required.
Essential Duties:
- Serves as a key staff member supporting the design and implementation of safety, operational, and state of good repair upgrades for over 1,000 miles of arterial roadways, 3,000 traffic signals, and more than 300 bridge and viaduct structures including 37 operable movable bridges.
- Assists in developing project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
- Prepares and/or reviews engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates for bridge or roadway projects.
- Reviews Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reports and documents including Bridge Condition Reports (BCR), Project Development Reports (PDRs), Type Size and Location (TSL) plans
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Oversees scope, schedule and budget of design engineering consultants performing Phase I and
Phase II design engineering. - Oversees design review meetings.
- Prepares for and attends community meetings to present proposed projects.
- Coordinates with utilities and other City agencies throughout the design process to coordinate work, avoid conflicts and obtain approvals.
-
Coordinates projects with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) and other regulatory agencies throughout the design process to obtain
project approval. - Prepares reports on the status and costs of bridge, roadway, and other infrastructure projects.
- Reviews invoices and payment vouchers related to bridge or highway projects.
- Assists with project accounting and finance agreements and encumbrances.
- Assists with planning and/or performing routine bridge inspections.
Additional duties may be required for this position
CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field of engineering supplemented by one year of Civil Engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, provided the minimum degree requirement is met.
NOTE: A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires bidders and applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected in seniority order.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
- Previous experience in the design or construction of bridge and/or roadway projects
- Previous experience with local transportation agencies, e.g., CDOT, IDOT, FHWA, with knowledge of their guidelines
- Previous work experience in preparing and reviewing engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Previous Civil Engineering co-op or Internship related experience
- Ability to speak, read and write in English and Spanish is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Bluebeam Revu, or other Engineering software
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. The 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. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Job Posting
: Nov 12, 2026, 12:00:00 AM |Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External
: Nov 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PMPay Basis
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419170Description
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on November 27, 2026.
This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND
1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
The Chicago Department of Transportation is seeking two (2) Civil Engineer III’s to perform under supervision, professional civil engineering work of moderate complexity related to the construction, maintenance and design of various infrastructure projects, and performs related duties as required.
Essential Duties:
- Serves as a key staff member supporting the design and implementation of safety, operational, and state of good repair upgrades for over 1,000 miles of arterial roadways, 3,000 traffic signals, and more than 300 bridge and viaduct structures including 37 operable movable bridges.
- Assists in developing project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
- Prepares and/or reviews engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates for bridge or roadway projects.
- Reviews Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reports and documents including Bridge Condition Reports (BCR), Project Development Reports (PDRs), Type Size and Location (TSL) plans
-
Oversees scope, schedule and budget of design engineering consultants performing Phase I and
Phase II design engineering. - Oversees design review meetings.
- Prepares for and attends community meetings to present proposed projects.
- Coordinates with utilities and other City agencies throughout the design process to coordinate work, avoid conflicts and obtain approvals.
-
Coordinates projects with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) and other regulatory agencies throughout the design process to obtain
project approval. - Prepares reports on the status and costs of bridge, roadway, and other infrastructure projects.
- Reviews invoices and payment vouchers related to bridge or highway projects.
- Assists with project accounting and finance agreements and encumbrances.
- Assists with planning and/or performing routine bridge inspections.
Additional duties may be required for this position
CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field of engineering supplemented by one year of Civil Engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, provided the minimum degree requirement is met.
NOTE: A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires bidders and applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected in seniority order.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
- Previous experience in the design or construction of bridge and/or roadway projects
- Previous experience with local transportation agencies, e.g., CDOT, IDOT, FHWA, with knowledge of their guidelines
- Previous work experience in preparing and reviewing engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Previous Civil Engineering co-op or Internship related experience
- Ability to speak, read and write in English and Spanish is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Bluebeam Revu, or other Engineering software
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. The 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. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Job Posting
: Nov 12, 2026, 12:00:00 AM |Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External
: Nov 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PMPay Basis
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Who's Hiring
- Burns & McDonnell12
- DB Sterlin Consultants12
- EXP10
- Bowman7
- Stantec7
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services17
- Staffing & Recruiting5
- Chemicals & Materials2
- Construction & Real Estate2
Civil Engineer Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a civil engineer job in Chicago?
Target Chicago's largest hiring sectors: municipal infrastructure through the Chicago Department of Transportation, transit expansion under the CTA and Metra, and private development concentrated in the Loop and Near North Side. Candidates with experience in urban stormwater management, structural design for high-density sites, or transportation planning have a clear edge. Networking through the Illinois Section ASCE chapter and attending local project bid meetings also opens doors faster than applying cold.
Which companies hire civil engineers in Chicago?
Employers hiring civil engineers in Chicago right now include Burns & McDonnell, DB Sterlin Consultants, and EXP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Chicago's market mixes large infrastructure consultancies with city and county agencies, transit authorities, and real estate developers driving mixed-use construction across the lakefront and Fulton Market corridors.
Are there remote civil engineer jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though civil engineering is largely site-dependent, so fully remote roles are limited to analytical, design, or project management functions. About 51% of civil engineer openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most flexibility found in roles focused on CAD drafting, environmental compliance review, or grant-funded planning work rather than field inspection or construction oversight.
How can I get a civil engineer job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is pursuing an EIT-designated role with a city agency or a large regional consultancy that runs structured graduate programs. Chicago's municipal departments, including Public Works and the Department of Water Management, regularly hire junior engineers for infrastructure maintenance projects. Entry-level candidates gain an edge by highlighting coursework in urban hydrology or structural analysis, and by pursuing internships with firms active on Chicago Transit Authority or Illinois DOT contracts.
Which industries hire the most civil engineers in Chicago?
The sectors hiring the most civil engineers in Chicago are Consulting & Professional Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Chicago's role as a regional transit hub and its ongoing lakefront and neighborhood infrastructure investment programs make government agencies, transit authorities, and large engineering consultancies the most consistent sources of civil engineering demand in the metro area.
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