QA Analyst Jobs in Illinois
QA Analyst jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in software, healthcare technology, financial services, and manufacturing sectors across seniority levels from entry-level testers through senior QA engineers and automation leads. Chicago anchors most of the hiring, but Schaumburg and Downers Grove also carry significant volume, where employers like Motorola Solutions, Allstate, and Zebra Technologies maintain deep QA functions tied to product and compliance testing. The most in-demand specialties in Illinois right now are test automation, API testing, and regulated-industry validation work, particularly in fintech and health IT. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Quality Assurance Manager for our Chicago, IL office. Join our growing Construction Management Team that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Your Impact
- Assist the Quality Lead in the oversight and compliance of the CM Quality Assurance Plan.
- Assist the Quality Lead in assessing CM activities to assure that they remain effective and that they continue to meet the needs of the client
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of activities performed by contractors for conformance with the contract documents and industry standards.
- Assess contractor quality control and quality assurance documentation to ensure that it is being recorded, controlled, maintained, distributed, and retained in accordance with the client’s standards and requirements.
- Assist the Quality Lead in preparation of a Monthly Project Quality Audit Report
- Assist the Quality Lead in preparation and execution of Quality Audits of the Contractor.
- Assist the Quality Lead in monitoring all documentation related to the issuance and tracking/closing of Non-Conformance Reports (NCR’s), and Quality Deficiency and Open Items Tracking.
- Monitor and report on the work of the independent testing firm(s) and their subcontract work for the Contractor.
- Support oversight and review of on-site and off-site materials fabrication and inspection.
- Review construction materials testing/inspection reports for conformance to project specifications and applicable codes and standards
- Attend Bi-Weekly quality meetings with contractors and client.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
- Other duties assigned by the Quality Lead, Resident Engineer or Project Manager.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 7 years' experience in a Quality role on major transportation related projects.
- Have a working knowledge of railroad industry and various client specifications and contract management processes.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
Preferred Qualifications
- Quality Management experience on transit/rail projects.
- Quality Management Certifications are recommended.
- Knowledge of construction-related quality assurance and quality control concepts and tools. (Quality Auditing, Quality Surveillance, Inspection)
- Knowledge of policies and procedures related to quality assurance and quality control on material testing and quality plan implementation.
- Ability to work on multiple construction projects simultaneously. lllinois Professional Engineer License preferred, but not required.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $140,000-$171,100
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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 currently initiating a search for a Quality Assurance Manager for our Chicago, IL office. Join our growing Construction Management Team that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Your Impact
- Assist the Quality Lead in the oversight and compliance of the CM Quality Assurance Plan.
- Assist the Quality Lead in assessing CM activities to assure that they remain effective and that they continue to meet the needs of the client
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of activities performed by contractors for conformance with the contract documents and industry standards.
- Assess contractor quality control and quality assurance documentation to ensure that it is being recorded, controlled, maintained, distributed, and retained in accordance with the client’s standards and requirements.
- Assist the Quality Lead in preparation of a Monthly Project Quality Audit Report
- Assist the Quality Lead in preparation and execution of Quality Audits of the Contractor.
- Assist the Quality Lead in monitoring all documentation related to the issuance and tracking/closing of Non-Conformance Reports (NCR’s), and Quality Deficiency and Open Items Tracking.
- Monitor and report on the work of the independent testing firm(s) and their subcontract work for the Contractor.
- Support oversight and review of on-site and off-site materials fabrication and inspection.
- Review construction materials testing/inspection reports for conformance to project specifications and applicable codes and standards
- Attend Bi-Weekly quality meetings with contractors and client.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
- Other duties assigned by the Quality Lead, Resident Engineer or Project Manager.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 7 years' experience in a Quality role on major transportation related projects.
- Have a working knowledge of railroad industry and various client specifications and contract management processes.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
Preferred Qualifications
- Quality Management experience on transit/rail projects.
- Quality Management Certifications are recommended.
- Knowledge of construction-related quality assurance and quality control concepts and tools. (Quality Auditing, Quality Surveillance, Inspection)
- Knowledge of policies and procedures related to quality assurance and quality control on material testing and quality plan implementation.
- Ability to work on multiple construction projects simultaneously. lllinois Professional Engineer License preferred, but not required.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $140,000-$171,100
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Retail
- Education
- Insurance
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in QA analyst jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium or Cypress
- Proficiency writing and executing test cases, test plans, and defect reports
- Experience with Agile or Scrum development environments and tools like Jira
- Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman or REST-assured
- Knowledge of SQL for querying databases and validating back-end data integrity
QA Analyst Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a qa analyst in Illinois?
Most Illinois employers hire qa analysts with a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field, though some accept associate degrees paired with a strong portfolio. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for qa analyst work. Candidates who earn a recognized certification such as ISTQB Foundation Level or CSTE through the Quality Assurance Institute stand out consistently in Illinois hiring pools, particularly for roles in regulated industries like healthcare IT and financial services.
How much do QA analysts make in Illinois?
QA analysts in Illinois earn a median of about $104,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,480 for the lowest 10% to over $150,620 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire qa analysts in Illinois?
Employers hiring qa analysts in Illinois right now include OSI, Tempus, and DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's concentration of financial technology firms, insurance carriers, and enterprise software companies in the Chicago metro means qa analyst openings appear across a wide range of industries, not just pure-play tech.
Which Illinois cities have the most qa analyst jobs?
Chicago, Waukegan, and Niles lead for qa analyst openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its dense fintech, health IT, and enterprise software ecosystems, while Schaumburg and Downers Grove draw volume from large corporate headquarters in the northwest and west suburbs, where companies like Motorola Solutions and Allstate anchor long-term QA teams.
Are there remote qa analyst jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 51% of qa analyst openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to distributed work. Test planning, automation scripting, and defect tracking are the parts of the job most commonly performed fully remotely, while roles involving hardware validation or on-site regulated environments tend to require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a qa analyst in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior QA role at a mid-size Illinois software or health IT company, where teams are small enough to train new testers from the ground up. Building a portfolio of personal or open-source testing projects using Selenium or Postman gives Illinois hiring managers something concrete to evaluate. Lateral moves from adjacent roles in technical support, business analysis, or data entry at Illinois employers like Zebra Technologies or local insurance carriers are also a proven door-opener, especially when paired with an ISTQB Foundation Level certification.
Where can I find and apply to qa analyst jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to qa analyst jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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