Electrical Engineering Technician Jobs in Illinois
Electrical engineering technician jobs in Illinois are active across a broad range of sectors, from industrial manufacturing and utilities to defense systems and transportation infrastructure, with openings at every level from entry-level lab support through senior field technician. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Chicago, Rockford, and the Quad Cities metro, where employers like Caterpillar, Motorola Solutions, and Exelon maintain long-standing operations requiring electrical technician talent. Power systems, automation and controls, and electronic testing are the most in-demand specialties in the Illinois market. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This Opportunity
WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer to support our Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) team in Lisle, Illinois . In this role, you will support roadway electrical, tolling, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and communications infrastructure projects for the Illinois Tollway while gaining experience in planning, inspections, operations, design support, and project delivery.
Your Impact
Support roadway electrical, tolling, ITS, fiber communications, and transportation technology initiatives for the Illinois Tollway.
Participate in field inspections, condition assessments, and asset inventory activities throughout the Tollway system.
Maintain accurate inventories, asset condition data, and inspection records for transportation technology assets.
Prepare technical reports, condition assessments, inspection documentation, repair cost estimates, technical memoranda, and engineering recommendations.
Support planning, operations, and maintenance activities related to transportation technology infrastructure.
Participate in construction walkthroughs, system acceptance activities, and handover reviews for maintenance and capital improvement projects.
Analyze asset, maintenance, and operational data to identify trends, evaluate system performance, support lifecycle management activities, and inform engineering decisions.
Review plans, specifications, shop drawings, and construction submittals under the guidance of senior engineers.
Assist with evaluating existing transportation technology assets and identifying opportunities for system improvements and technology enhancements.
Coordinate with Tollway staff, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Who You Are
Experience Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
0-3 years of relevant experience.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain EIT preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Capacity to handle multiple tasks and manage competing priorities with minimal direction.
Ability to perform field work and site visits throughout the Illinois Tollway system.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
Internship or work experience related to transportation infrastructure, roadway lighting, ITS, communications systems, tolling systems, or electrical systems.
Familiarity with GIS, CAD, databases, or asset management systems.
Interest in transportation technology, infrastructure operations, and emerging mobility solutions.
#LI-SM1
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer to support our Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) team in Lisle, Illinois . In this role, you will support roadway electrical, tolling, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and communications infrastructure projects for the Illinois Tollway while gaining experience in planning, inspections, operations, design support, and project delivery.
Your Impact
Support roadway electrical, tolling, ITS, fiber communications, and transportation technology initiatives for the Illinois Tollway.
Participate in field inspections, condition assessments, and asset inventory activities throughout the Tollway system.
Maintain accurate inventories, asset condition data, and inspection records for transportation technology assets.
Prepare technical reports, condition assessments, inspection documentation, repair cost estimates, technical memoranda, and engineering recommendations.
Support planning, operations, and maintenance activities related to transportation technology infrastructure.
Participate in construction walkthroughs, system acceptance activities, and handover reviews for maintenance and capital improvement projects.
Analyze asset, maintenance, and operational data to identify trends, evaluate system performance, support lifecycle management activities, and inform engineering decisions.
Review plans, specifications, shop drawings, and construction submittals under the guidance of senior engineers.
Assist with evaluating existing transportation technology assets and identifying opportunities for system improvements and technology enhancements.
Coordinate with Tollway staff, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Who You Are
Experience Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
0-3 years of relevant experience.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain EIT preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Capacity to handle multiple tasks and manage competing priorities with minimal direction.
Ability to perform field work and site visits throughout the Illinois Tollway system.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
Internship or work experience related to transportation infrastructure, roadway lighting, ITS, communications systems, tolling systems, or electrical systems.
Familiarity with GIS, CAD, databases, or asset management systems.
Interest in transportation technology, infrastructure operations, and emerging mobility solutions.
#LI-SM1
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Electrical Engineering Technician Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Construction & Real Estate
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical engineering technician jobs across Illinois.
- Associate degree in electrical engineering technology or a closely related technical field
- Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment, schematics, and circuit troubleshooting
- Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical blueprints and technical documentation
- Familiarity with PLCs, industrial control systems, or automated manufacturing equipment
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification or willingness to complete within employment start
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting test results and field findings
Electrical Engineering Technician Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical engineering technician in Illinois?
Most Illinois employers require at minimum an associate degree in electrical engineering technology, electronics, or a related discipline from an accredited program. Illinois does not issue a state-specific license for electrical engineering technicians, but candidates who earn the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies credential are recognized as more competitive in the hiring market. Many employers in Illinois also value hands-on coursework, co-op experience, or apprenticeship hours completed through programs at Illinois community colleges such as Moraine Valley or Rock Valley College.
How much do electrical engineering technicians make in Illinois?
Electrical engineering technicians in Illinois earn a median of about $85,510 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $56,960 for the lowest 10% to over $120,900 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire electrical engineering technicians in Illinois?
Employers hiring electrical engineering technicians in Illinois right now include IMEG, Farnsworth, and Shure, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of utility providers, defense contractors, and heavy manufacturing firms means demand for electrical engineering technicians remains consistent across both urban centers and mid-size industrial communities.
Which Illinois cities have the most electrical engineering technician jobs?
The cities with the most electrical engineering technician openings in Illinois are Chicago, Niles, and Rockford. The Chicago metro dominates because of its dense manufacturing base, major utility infrastructure, and the regional headquarters of defense and automation companies, while smaller metros like Rockford and the Quad Cities draw consistent demand from long-established industrial and agricultural equipment manufacturers.
Are there remote electrical engineering technician jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Electrical engineering technician work is largely hands-on, involving equipment testing, installation, and on-site troubleshooting that cannot be done remotely. About 68% of electrical engineering technician openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles tend to concentrate in documentation review, CAD drafting support, or technical specification writing rather than field or lab work.
How can I get hired as a electrical engineering technician in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an associate degree or certificate program in electrical or electronics technology at an Illinois community college, then applying directly for technician trainee or junior technician roles. Employers like Exelon, Caterpillar, and regional manufacturers in the Rockford and Joliet corridors regularly hire graduates into structured training programs. Candidates who have completed co-op placements, hold an OSHA 10 card, or have earned even a foundational electronics certification through their program consistently advance past candidates without those credentials.
Where can I find and apply to electrical engineering technician jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to electrical engineering technician jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the Illinois market. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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