Infrastructure Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL
Infrastructure Engineer jobs in Chicago are concentrated in the Loop, River North, and the Fulton Market tech corridor, with strong demand across financial services, healthcare IT, and enterprise software. Employers actively hiring include Vail Systems, The University of Chicago, and NOCD. 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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Infrastructure Engineer Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an infrastructure engineer job in Chicago?
Focus your search on the Loop's large financial institutions and River North's technology firms, which hire infrastructure engineers at the highest volume in Chicago. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, networking, or data center operations gives you an edge here. Attending local tech meetups and Chicago DevOps community events also surfaces openings before they hit major job boards.
Which companies hire infrastructure engineers in Chicago?
Employers hiring infrastructure engineers in Chicago right now include Vail Systems, The University of Chicago, and NOCD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Chicago's mix of global financial firms, large healthcare systems like Northwestern Medicine and Rush, and a growing Fulton Market startup scene creates consistent demand across employer sizes.
Are there remote infrastructure engineer jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though availability depends on the role: purely hands-on positions like data center technician or network operations are almost always on-site, while cloud architecture, DevOps, and infrastructure automation roles are far more remote-friendly. About 72% of infrastructure engineer openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. Cloud-focused and platform engineering roles listed by Chicago employers offer the most flexibility.
How can I get an infrastructure engineer job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is through a junior systems administrator or IT support role at one of the city's many mid-size financial or healthcare organizations, which regularly hire and develop early-career candidates. Community colleges like City Colleges of Chicago offer relevant certifications that local employers recognize. Building hands-on lab experience with cloud platforms and contributing to open-source infrastructure projects strengthens applications significantly in this market.
Which industries hire the most infrastructure engineers in Chicago?
Most infrastructure engineer openings in Chicago sit in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Investment & Asset Management, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Chicago's status as a national hub for commodity trading, insurance, and hospital networks means those sectors maintain large, complex IT environments that require dedicated infrastructure teams year-round.
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