Commissioning Engineer Jobs in Illinois
Commissioning engineer jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with demand concentrated in industrial automation, building systems, and power generation, covering roles from entry-level field technicians through senior project leads. Chicago and its surrounding suburbs anchor the largest share of openings, while Rockford and the Quad Cities also draw steady activity from manufacturing and utilities employers. Siemens, Johnson Controls, and Emerson have lasting presences across Illinois and regularly hire commissioning engineers for building automation, process controls, and energy systems work. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
This position represents the journey level position in engineering. This person has built significant, deep expertise in one or multiple technical areas. The key role of this engineering position is an individual contributor transitioning into leadership with a focus on technical delivery.
The CTCT division (a joint venture between Trimble and Caterpillar) develops positioning, control, and automation products for earthmoving and paving machines in the construction and mining industries, using technologies such as GNSS, optical total stations, lasers and sonics. The products are used in a range of applications where the operator of the machine benefits from having accurate horizontal and vertical guidance. For more information on currently developed products, see https://www.cat.com/en_US/by-industry/construction-industry-resources/technology/grade.html or http://construction.trimble.com/earthworks.
The Senior Integration and Commissioning Engineer is responsible for the development and test of various components used in Grade Control products. The candidate will work in a team environment and work closely with other Software Developers, Validation Engineers, Team Leaders, Quality Engineers, and Product Managers to develop software which is deployed on real-time hardware.
What You Will Do:
- Integration of Positioning, Controls and commissioning components for a Grade Control system utilizing C++ software
- Perform simulations to validate model development
- Creating automated software tests
- Writing, maintaining and archiving design documents, models, source code and other work products necessary for the project
- Communicate designs and analysis results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other stakeholders
- Contribute to the design of new products and processes; perform product and process maintenance
What You Will Have:
Level Extensive Experience:
- Helps others learn the tools and techniques for process value analysis.
- Carries out process evaluation, diagnosis, and optimization.
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of a major process flow, its components and issues.
- Synchronizes the efforts of, and resource requirements for, several teams within a process.
- Makes the business case for new processes, including their cost-benefit ratios.
- Possesses knowledge of tools and techniques for designing and implementing new processes.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Level Extensive Experience:
- Evaluates and makes contributions to best practices.
- Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.
- Productively balances speed and accuracy.
- Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms.
- Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.
- Employs techniques for motivating employees to meet or exceed accuracy goals.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Level Extensive Experience:
- Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
- Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
- Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
- Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
- Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
- Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.
Level Working Knowledge:
- Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
- Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
- Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
- Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
- Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Extensive Experience:
- Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort.
- Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts.
- Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate.
- Contributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes.
- Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies.
- Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Level Working Knowledge:
- Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.
- Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.
- Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.
- Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.
- Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Level Working Knowledge:
- Provides input for Gantt or PERT charts or their equivalent to track project progress and status.
- Under guidance, plans and estimates simple projects.
- Assists in detailed project plans including cost, schedule, and resource requirements.
- Obtains information from stakeholders during the planning stage of a project.
- Produces standard project status reports.
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
Level Extensive Experience:
- Coaches others on orthographic, isometric and axonometric projections.
- Presents complex products and systems graphically.
- Performs manipulations on design objects, such as changing projections and managing drawing layers.
- Directs the matrix computations performed to transform objects in coordinate space.
- Consults on benefits and drawbacks of top-down design vs. bottom-up design.
- Compares and contrasts uses of bird's-eye views and worm's-eye views.
Basic Qualifications:
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum plus extensive experience or a master’s degree in an Engineering or Computer Science curriculum plus solid experience.
- Hands-on development experience with Simulink, & C++
- Experience with real-time operating systems
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
- Experience with sensing technology like IMU’s, GNSS receivers, laser receivers, or UTS systems.
- Experience with object oriented programming concepts
- Experience with software development of real-time embedded control systems
- Must have ability to communicate effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well employees in other units, customers, and suppliers.
- Excellent analytical skills
Additional Information
- The location for this position is Mossville, IL
- Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
- This position may require up to 10% travel.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Summary Pay Range:
$112,710.00 - $169,060.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
- These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
September 16, 2026 - October 2, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Career Area:
EngineeringJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
This position represents the journey level position in engineering. This person has built significant, deep expertise in one or multiple technical areas. The key role of this engineering position is an individual contributor transitioning into leadership with a focus on technical delivery.
The CTCT division (a joint venture between Trimble and Caterpillar) develops positioning, control, and automation products for earthmoving and paving machines in the construction and mining industries, using technologies such as GNSS, optical total stations, lasers and sonics. The products are used in a range of applications where the operator of the machine benefits from having accurate horizontal and vertical guidance. For more information on currently developed products, see https://www.cat.com/en_US/by-industry/construction-industry-resources/technology/grade.html or http://construction.trimble.com/earthworks.
The Senior Integration and Commissioning Engineer is responsible for the development and test of various components used in Grade Control products. The candidate will work in a team environment and work closely with other Software Developers, Validation Engineers, Team Leaders, Quality Engineers, and Product Managers to develop software which is deployed on real-time hardware.
What You Will Do:
- Integration of Positioning, Controls and commissioning components for a Grade Control system utilizing C++ software
- Perform simulations to validate model development
- Creating automated software tests
- Writing, maintaining and archiving design documents, models, source code and other work products necessary for the project
- Communicate designs and analysis results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other stakeholders
- Contribute to the design of new products and processes; perform product and process maintenance
What You Will Have:
Level Extensive Experience:
- Helps others learn the tools and techniques for process value analysis.
- Carries out process evaluation, diagnosis, and optimization.
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of a major process flow, its components and issues.
- Synchronizes the efforts of, and resource requirements for, several teams within a process.
- Makes the business case for new processes, including their cost-benefit ratios.
- Possesses knowledge of tools and techniques for designing and implementing new processes.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Level Extensive Experience:
- Evaluates and makes contributions to best practices.
- Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.
- Productively balances speed and accuracy.
- Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms.
- Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.
- Employs techniques for motivating employees to meet or exceed accuracy goals.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Level Extensive Experience:
- Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
- Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
- Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
- Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
- Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
- Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.
Level Working Knowledge:
- Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
- Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
- Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
- Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
- Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Extensive Experience:
- Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort.
- Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts.
- Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate.
- Contributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes.
- Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies.
- Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Level Working Knowledge:
- Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.
- Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.
- Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.
- Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.
- Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Level Working Knowledge:
- Provides input for Gantt or PERT charts or their equivalent to track project progress and status.
- Under guidance, plans and estimates simple projects.
- Assists in detailed project plans including cost, schedule, and resource requirements.
- Obtains information from stakeholders during the planning stage of a project.
- Produces standard project status reports.
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
Level Extensive Experience:
- Coaches others on orthographic, isometric and axonometric projections.
- Presents complex products and systems graphically.
- Performs manipulations on design objects, such as changing projections and managing drawing layers.
- Directs the matrix computations performed to transform objects in coordinate space.
- Consults on benefits and drawbacks of top-down design vs. bottom-up design.
- Compares and contrasts uses of bird's-eye views and worm's-eye views.
Basic Qualifications:
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum plus extensive experience or a master’s degree in an Engineering or Computer Science curriculum plus solid experience.
- Hands-on development experience with Simulink, & C++
- Experience with real-time operating systems
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
- Experience with sensing technology like IMU’s, GNSS receivers, laser receivers, or UTS systems.
- Experience with object oriented programming concepts
- Experience with software development of real-time embedded control systems
- Must have ability to communicate effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well employees in other units, customers, and suppliers.
- Excellent analytical skills
Additional Information
- The location for this position is Mossville, IL
- Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
- This position may require up to 10% travel.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
#LI
Summary Pay Range:
$112,710.00 - $169,060.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
- These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
September 16, 2026 - October 2, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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Commissioning Engineer Job Market in Illinois
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in commissioning engineer jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering required by most Illinois employers
- Hands-on experience commissioning HVAC, building automation, or industrial control systems
- Familiarity with Siemens, Honeywell, or Johnson Controls BAS platforms strongly preferred
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to job sites across Illinois and the region
- Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical schematics, P&IDs, and equipment submittals
- Strong written communication skills for producing startup reports, punch lists, and test documentation
Commissioning Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a commissioning engineer in Illinois?
Most commissioning engineers in Illinois enter through a four-year engineering degree in electrical, mechanical, or controls engineering, then gain field experience working under a licensed professional engineer. Illinois does not require a state-specific commissioning license, but obtaining a Professional Engineer license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation strengthens long-term career standing. Industry credentials like ASHRAE's Commissioning Process Management Professional or NEBB certification are recognized by many Illinois employers and can accelerate hiring.
How much do commissioning engineers make in Illinois?
Commissioning engineers in Illinois earn a median of about $111,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,920 for the lowest 10% to over $168,770 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire commissioning engineers in Illinois?
Employers hiring commissioning engineers in Illinois right now include CAI, Jobot, and Oracle, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of large industrial manufacturers, commercial construction contractors, and energy infrastructure companies means hiring activity tends to be steady year-round rather than seasonal.
Which Illinois cities have the most commissioning engineer jobs?
Chicago, Monee, and Mossville have the most commissioning engineer openings in Illinois. Chicago drives volume through its dense commercial construction and building automation market, while suburban corridors like Schaumburg, Naperville, and Downers Grove house major engineering firms and manufacturers that rely on commissioning staff for ongoing facility and industrial work.
Are there remote commissioning engineer jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Commissioning engineering is fundamentally a hands-on, site-based role that requires physical presence to start up and verify equipment. About 100% of commissioning engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles typically involve documentation review, pre-commissioning planning, or project coordination rather than direct field work.
How can I get hired as a commissioning engineer in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a field service technician or controls technician with a large Illinois contractor, then moving into commissioning as you accumulate system startup experience. Companies like Johnson Controls and Siemens run associate field engineer programs out of their Illinois offices that are designed for candidates without prior commissioning experience. A degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, combined with any hands-on lab or co-op work involving building systems or PLCs, gives candidates a measurable edge when applying to these programs.
Where can I find and apply to commissioning engineer jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to commissioning engineer jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Illinois employers. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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