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 roles37
Top employerGotion
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring18
Work type53% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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The Boldt Company
Project Engineer - Construction
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The Boldt Company
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Project Engineer - Construction
The Boldt Company
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$66k - $84k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Graycor
Project Engineer Internship, Industrial Construction
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Project Engineer Internship, Industrial Construction
Graycor
East Alton, Illinois
Construction Management
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
1,001-5,000

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Farnsworth Group
Construction Resident Engineer
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Farnsworth Group
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Construction Resident Engineer
Farnsworth Group
Chicago, Illinois
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$88k - $135k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Farnsworth Group
Construction Resident Engineer
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Farnsworth Group
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Construction Resident Engineer
Farnsworth Group
Tinley Park, Illinois
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$88k - $135k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Farnsworth Group
Construction Resident Engineer
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Farnsworth Group
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Construction Resident Engineer
Farnsworth Group
Lisle, Illinois
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$88k - $135k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Construction Engineer Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Manteno
3 jobs
Lisle
2 jobs
Troy
1 job
Peoria
1 job
Quincy
1 job
Hamilton
1 job
Oak Park
1 job
Palatine
1 job

Construction Engineer Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

Gotion
Gotion3 open roles
Farnsworth
Farnsworth3 open roles
Michels
Michels2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

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

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, Farnsworth, and Michels, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 Lisle 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 47% of construction engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 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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