Design Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL
Design Engineer jobs in Chicago are active across the Loop, River North, and the Near West Side, driven by demand in manufacturing, industrial equipment, and product development. Employers hiring right now include Interface Engineering, Quanta Infrastructure Solutions, and GFT. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Ardmore Roderick is a full-service infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in Utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Building and Facilities Projects. We are headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.
Our Vision
Reimagining infrastructure to improve lives and communities
Our Mission
Transforming communities by empowering the best minds to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions.
Our Values
We care, especially about excellence, impact, innovation, inclusion and safety
Job Overview
We are seeking a new Water Infrastructure Design Engineer to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As a Water Infrastructure Design Engineer, you’ll join a team of infrastructure solutions experts to solve our client’s ever-evolving project needs. This opportunity will be located in our Chicago or Downers Grove, Illinois offices and could have potential to by hybrid depending on the specific client, project and team needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Work on and deliver projects related to drinking water engineering services to a variety of clients in the Midwest and South regions
- Deliver technical excellence in preliminary designs, final designs, asset management, program management, bid assistance and services during construction for water infrastructure
- Commit to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve client’s toughest challenges
- Lead preparation of engineering reports, provide support services during construction, and a variety of other related assignments
- Mentor and help support the growth of staff through both professional and technical oversight and support
- Four-year degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering field
- Professional Engineering (PE) licensure
- 6-12 years of experience in design and/or construction services of water linear infrastructure
- Experience with design of water infrastructure focused projects such as pump stations, water transmission and distribution systems, feeder mains, groundwater wells, etc
- In-depth knowledge of water industry best practices and standards
- Experience in the preparation of contract documents, including drawings and specifications, for complex water projects
- Strong technical and entrepreneurial competencies, as well as the ability to expand existing client relationships and to establish working relationships with new clients
- Demonstrated project delivery/execution experience, including managing client expectations and satisfaction, technical teams, project financial management, resource management, change order management and client invoicing/payments
- Ability to serve as the technical liaison between the project owner and a design team
- Excellent organizational skills
- Active engagement in professional industry organizations, including committees
- Have a team player mindset with the ability to communicate proficiently in written and verbal forms
- M.S. degree in related engineering field
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or ability to obtain
- We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 401K, Paid Maternity Leave, Competitive PTO
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more
Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Ardmore Roderick participates in E-Verify.
We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Please reach out to us if you require reasonable accommodation in responding to a job announcement, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process.
Salary Range: $95,056-151,840, Ardmore Roderick is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.
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Who's Hiring
- Interface Engineering10

- Quanta Infrastructure Solutions10

- GFT5

- Consor5
- Gilero5
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
Design Engineer Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a design engineer job in Chicago?
Focus your search on Chicago's manufacturing corridor along the Near West Side and industrial suburbs like Schaumburg and Elk Grove Village, where product development and mechanical design roles concentrate. Employers in heavy equipment, building systems, and consumer products hire steadily. A portfolio with CAD work, tolerance analysis, or prototype documentation gives you a clear edge over candidates with credentials alone.
Which companies hire design engineers in Chicago?
Chicago design engineer roles are posted by Interface Engineering, Quanta Infrastructure Solutions, and GFT and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The city draws a mix of large industrials, architecture and engineering firms in the Loop, and mid-size product manufacturers in the metro suburbs.
Are there remote design engineer jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though it depends heavily on the role. Hands-on design work tied to physical prototyping or lab equipment is almost always on-site, while analytical, CAD-heavy, or documentation-focused positions are more often hybrid. About 66% of design engineer openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. Software-integrated design and systems engineering roles tend to have the most flexibility locally.
How can I get a design engineer job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is targeting mid-size manufacturers in the metro suburbs, where teams are lean and junior engineers take on real project work quickly. Look for titles like junior design engineer, CAD technician, or product development associate. Chicago's strong community college and university pipeline means co-op and internship alumni from Illinois Tech or UIC often get first-look consideration from local employers.
Which industries hire the most design engineers in Chicago?
The sectors hiring the most design engineers in Chicago are Energy, Construction & Real Estate, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Chicago's concentration of legacy industrials, architecture and construction firms downtown, and a growing medical device cluster on the North Shore keeps demand across multiple verticals.
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