48 engineering (not software) jobs are open in Chicago, IL, on employers' own career pages, from 18 employers. The three employers with the most openings are Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, Woolpert and DLR Group, with 23 of the 48. 73 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $95,000 to $144,000, with a median of $114,565. 12 percent are fully remote. A typical posting has been open 72 days.
Illinois requires employers to list a pay range in many postings, so the pay figures here come from the employers' own ranges.
Applications here go through Greenhouse (80%), Workable (6%), SmartRecruiters (6%), USAJOBS (4%).
Open engineering (not software) jobs
AbbVie
North Chicago, IL · Posted Oct 21
Associate Director, Clinical Process Engineer
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Public Buildings Service, General Services Administration
San Francisco, CA and 8 more places · Posted Oct 16
Structural Engineer
$127,829 to $197,200 a year42% above the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
SOCOTEC
Chicago, IL · Posted Oct 15
Structural Engineer
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We are looking for a structural engineer to assist in structural investigations, analyses, and repair design.
AbbVie
North Chicago, IL · Posted Oct 15
Senior Director Process Engineering Peptides API (Hybrid, IL)
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Federal Acquisition Service, General Services Administration
San Francisco, CA and 11 more places · Posted Oct 14
Mechanical Engineer
$90,838 to $145,468 a yearSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will provide professional mechanical engineering support to acquisition and supply functions for assigned items.
MacKay
Chicago, IL · Posted Oct 13
Civil Engineer (EIT) - Water Resources
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DLR Group
Austin, TX and 5 more places · Posted Oct 7
Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical
$84,700 to $161,200 a year7% above the median listed hereSeen today
Carrier
Lisle, IL · Posted Oct 1
Controls Engineer
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HNTB
Chicago, IL · Posted Sep 28
Senior Electrical Engineer
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Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Chicago, IL and 4 more places · Posted Sep 25
Civil Engineer
$68,250 to $93,000 a year30% below the median listed hereSeen today
Langan is seeking a Civil Engineer with an interest in Solar Renewable Energy to join its national practice .
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Chicago, IL and 4 more places · Posted Sep 25
Senior Staff Civil Engineer
$76,000 to $110,000 a year19% below the median listed hereSeen today
Langan is seeking a Senior Staff Civil Engineer with a specialization in Solar Renewable Energy to join its national practice.
Woolpert
Charlotte, NC and 12 more places · Posted Sep 24
Site Civil Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)
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Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.
Woolpert
Chicago, IL and 2 more places · Posted Sep 20
Senior Electrical Engineer
$139,200 to $174,000 a year37% above the median listed hereSeen todayRemote
Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.
Formic
Chicago, IL and 1 more place · Posted Sep 17
Mechanical Engineer
$120,000 to $150,000 a year18% above the median listed hereSeen today
David Protein
Chicago, IL · Posted Sep 17
On-site Quality & Manufacturing Engineering (Chicago Based)
$140,000 to $170,000 a year35% above the median listed hereSeen today
You will spend your time on-site with our co-manufacturing partners.
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Chicago, IL · Posted Sep 16
Intern - Site/Civil Engineering
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Langan is seeking an Intern - Site/Civil Engineer to join its collaborative team in Chicago, IL .
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Chicago, IL · Posted Sep 16
Intern/Co-op - Environmental Engineering (Summer 2027)
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Atwell
Chicago, IL · Posted Sep 15
Civil Engineer – Land Development
$85,000 to $120,000 a year11% below the median listed hereSeen today
This position will collaborate with team members to design residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Chicago, IL · Posted Sep 15
Intern/Co-op - Site/Civil Engineering (Spring 2027)
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Langan is seeking a Intern/Co-op - Site/Civil Engineering (Spring 2027) to join its collaborative team in Chicago, IL .
MacKay
Chicago, IL · Posted Sep 15
Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
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Woolpert
Chicago, IL and 4 more places · Posted Sep 9
Mechanical Engineer
$101,200 to $126,500 a yearSeen today
Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.
Woolpert
Atlanta, GA and 15 more places · Posted Sep 2
Site Civil Engineer PE
$101,200 to $126,500 a yearSeen todayOpen 51 daysRemote
Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.
ARCO Companies
Chicago, IL and 1 more place · Posted Aug 24
Civil Engineer
Seen todayOpen 60 days
We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today.
Secretariat
Chicago, IL and 1 more place · Posted Aug 12
Associate, Engineering Sciences - Electrical Engineering
$92,500 to $105,000 a year14% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 72 daysEntry level
As part of our expanding Global Engineering and Scientific consulting team, you will work at the forefront of today’s most complex engineering challenges.
Secretariat
Chicago, IL · Posted Aug 12
Associate Director, Engineering Sciences - Electrical Engineering
$140,000 to $200,000 a year48% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 72 days
As part of our expanding Global Engineering and Scientific consulting team, you will work at the forefront of today’s most complex engineering challenges.
Secretariat
Chicago, IL and 1 more place · Posted Aug 12
Manager, Engineering Sciences - Electrical Engineering
$135,000 to $160,000 a year29% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 72 days
As part of our expanding Global Engineering and Scientific consulting team, you will work at the forefront of today’s most complex engineering challenges.
Woolpert
Charlotte, NC and 6 more places · Posted Aug 10
CAD Engineering Technician
$51,100 to $63,900 a year50% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 74 days
Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.
Olsson
Chicago, IL and 4 more places · Posted Aug 3
Lead Electrical Engineer - Data Centers
$130,000 to $190,000 a year40% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 81 daysRemote
As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you will work directly with some of the world’s largest technology companies and other mission-critical clients.
DLR Group
Chicago, IL · Posted Aug 3
Senior Electrical Engineer
$100,000 to $144,430 a year7% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 81 days
Allen + Shariff
Chicago, IL · Posted Jul 29
Senior Mechanical Engineer / Designer
Seen todayOpen 87 days
Secretariat
Atlanta, GA and 2 more places · Posted Jul 16
Manager, Engineering Sciences - Environmental Engineering
$115,000 to $160,000 a year20% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 99 daysRemote
As part of our expanding Global Engineering and Scientific consulting team, you will work at the forefront of today’s most complex engineering challenges.
Wight &
Darien or Chicago, IL · Posted Jul 6
Engineering Professional, Structural Engineering
$70,000 to $105,000 a year24% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 109 days
Wight &
Darien or Chicago, IL · Posted Jul 6
Structural Engineer
$100,000 to $135,000 a yearSeen todayOpen 109 days
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Chicago, IL · Posted Jul 6
Staff Civil Engineer
$68,250 to $93,000 a year30% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 109 days
Langan is seeking a Staff Civil Engineer join its collaborative team in Chicago, IL.
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Chicago, IL · Posted Jul 6
Senior Project Manager – Civil Engineering
$117,000 to $171,000 a year26% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 109 days
In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner cross-functionally with top industry leadership on a diverse array of premier land development projects.
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Chicago, IL · Posted Jul 6
Project Civil Engineer / Project Manager
$96,750 to $140,000 a yearSeen todayOpen 109 days
Langan is seeking a Project Civil Engineer / Project Manager join its collaborative team in Chicago, IL.
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Chicago, IL · Posted Jul 2
Entry-Level Environmental Engineer
$71,000 to $85,000 a year32% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 113 daysEntry level
In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner across disciplines in a continuous learning environment.
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Chicago, IL · Posted Jul 1
Entry-Level Civil Engineer
$71,500 to $85,500 a year31% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 114 daysEntry level
Langan is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join its collaborative team in Chicago, IL.
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Arlington, VA and 13 more places · Posted Jul 1
Practice Leader - Civil Engineering
$117,000 to $171,000 a year26% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 114 days
Langan is seeking a Civil Engineering Practice Lead for its growing national aviation practice.
Wight &
Darien or Chicago, IL · Posted Jun 22
Mechanical Engineer
$85,000 to $110,000 a year15% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 123 days
Wight &
Darien or Chicago, IL · Posted Jun 22
Electrical Engineer
$85,000 to $110,000 a year15% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 123 days
DLR Group
Austin, TX and 18 more places · Posted Mar 27
Senior Mechanical Controls Engineer - Mission Critical
$84,700 to $144,430 a yearSeen todayOpen 210 days
DLR Group
Austin, TX and 18 more places · Posted Mar 27
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical
$84,700 to $144,430 a yearSeen todayOpen 210 days
DLR Group
Austin, TX and 18 more places · Posted Mar 27
Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical
$84,700 to $144,430 a yearSeen todayOpen 210 days
Allen + Shariff
Chicago, IL · Posted Mar 9
Senior Electrical Engineer / Designer
Seen todayOpen 229 days
Woolpert
Charlotte, NC and 6 more places · Posted Jan 25
Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical Data Centers Specialized
$87,100 to $108,900 a year14% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 271 daysRemote
Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.
Wight &
Darien or Chicago, IL · Posted Jan 7
Engineering Professional, Site/Civil Engineering
$75,000 to $115,000 a year17% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 289 days
Woolpert
Chicago, IL and 2 more places · Posted Oct 3
Senior Mechanical Engineer
$139,200 to $174,000 a year37% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 385 daysRemote
Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.
Postings with their own page
Each posting below has its own page with any pay it lists, how long it has been open and a link to apply on the employer's own site.
6 postings.
- Associate Director, Clinical Process Engineer at AbbVie
- Civil Engineer – Land Development at Atwell
- On-site Quality & Manufacturing Engineering (Chicago Based) at David Protein
- Mechanical Engineer at Formic
- Associate, Engineering Sciences - Electrical Engineering at Secretariat
- Engineering Professional, Structural Engineering at Wight &
Who is hiring engineering (not software) in Chicago, IL
| Employer | Open jobs | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| Langan Engineering & Environmental Services | 11 | $93,000 |
| Woolpert | 7 | $113,850 |
| DLR Group | 5 | $114,565 |
| Wight & Company | 5 | $97,500 |
| Secretariat | 4 | |
| AbbVie | 2 | |
| Allen + Shariff Corporation | 2 | |
| MacKay | 2 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
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How many engineering (not software) jobs are open in Chicago, IL?
48 on Oct 23, 2026, from 18 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
How much do engineering (not software) jobs in Chicago, IL pay?
73 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $114,565 and the middle half runs from $95,000 to $144,000. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer. Illinois requires employers to list a range in many postings.
Which employers are hiring engineering (not software) in Chicago, IL?
The employers with the most openings are Langan Engineering & Environmental Services (11), Woolpert (7), DLR Group (5). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 72 days, and 52 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.
How do I apply?
Each job links to the employer's own application page. Open the posting, read the requirements and apply there. If you want a score for how well your resume matches a job, create a free Second Summit account and we score it with the reasons.
Where does this list come from?
We read employers' own career pages and USAJOBS. We do not list jobs from job boards or search services, and we do not estimate pay.
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