Construction Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Construction Engineer jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, concentrated in infrastructure, commercial development, and industrial construction across a market that supports roles from entry-level field engineers through senior project managers and principals. Chicago leads hiring by a wide margin, with Rockford and Peoria adding steady volume driven by manufacturing infrastructure and regional public works. Firms with a lasting Illinois presence such as AECOM, Pepper Construction, and Walsh Group hire construction engineers consistently across disciplines including structural, civil, and construction management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles58
Top employerGotion
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring26
Work type50% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Construction Engineer
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Construction Engineer
Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc.
Elgin, Illinois
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$95k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Project Engineer, Construction
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Project Engineer, Construction
Abbott
Abbott Park, Illinois
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
$99k - $199k/yr
Master's degree in project management
10,000+

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Field Construction Engineer
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Field Construction Engineer
Abbott
Abbott Park, Illinois
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
$99k - $199k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in construction management
10,000+

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Construction Sales Engineer - Low/Medium Voltage Switchgear
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Construction Sales Engineer - Low/Medium Voltage Switchgear
Siemens
Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$74k - $169k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Southern Construction Quality Specialist (Civil Engineer IV)
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Southern Construction Quality Specialist (Civil Engineer IV)
State of Illinois
Springfield, Illinois
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Language Services
$6,281 - $9,792/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Construction Engineer Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Manteno
4 jobs
Channahon
3 jobs
Lisle
2 jobs
Peoria
2 jobs
Schaumburg
2 jobs
Abbott Park
2 jobs
Oakbrook Terrace
2 jobs
Arlington Heights
2 jobs

Construction Engineer Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

Gotion4 open roles
Lumos Fiber3 open roles
Primera Engineers3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Energy

What Illinois Employers Look For

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

  • Illinois Professional Engineer license or Engineer Intern registration through ILPELS preferred or required
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, or a closely related field
  • Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or equivalent
  • Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contracts
  • Familiarity with Illinois Department of Transportation standards and local building codes
  • Strong field coordination skills including scheduling, subcontractor oversight, and safety compliance

Construction Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a construction engineer in Illinois?

The standard path is a bachelor's degree in civil or construction engineering followed by registration with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as an Engineer Intern after passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. After gaining qualifying experience, you sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to earn full Professional Engineer licensure in Illinois. Many Illinois employers will hire graduate engineers before PE licensure while they accumulate the required experience hours.

How much do construction engineers make in Illinois?

Construction 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 construction engineers in Illinois?

Employers hiring construction engineers in Illinois right now include Gotion, Lumos Fiber, and Primera Engineers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's mix of large infrastructure contractors, commercial general contractors, and public agencies like IDOT and the Chicago Department of Transportation keeps the employer base broad and relatively stable throughout the year.

Which Illinois cities have the most construction engineer jobs?

Chicago, Manteno, and Channahon have the most construction engineer openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its scale of commercial, transit, and infrastructure activity, while Rockford and Peoria generate consistent demand through manufacturing plant construction and ongoing regional public works projects that draw both national contractors and local engineering firms.

Are there remote construction engineer jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. About 50% of construction engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how site-dependent most of the work is by nature. The portions of the role most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements are preconstruction planning, estimating, and document control rather than field oversight or inspection duties.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying for field engineer or project engineer associate roles at large Illinois general contractors such as Pepper Construction, Walsh Group, or Power Construction, which run structured new-graduate programs that pair recent hires with senior engineers on active projects. Internships completed during school at these firms frequently convert to full-time offers. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before graduation signals technical readiness and gives candidates a clear edge over peers who have not yet registered as Engineer Interns with ILPELS.

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

You can find and apply to construction engineer jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Find roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the employer through the listing. No account creation is needed to view or apply to openings.

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