80 engineering (not software) jobs are open in Illinois, on employers' own career pages, from 32 employers. The three employers with the most openings are Gotion, Inc., Langan Engineering & Environmental Services and Woolpert, with 30 of the 80. 71 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $93,000 to $137,919, with a median of $113,850. The places with the most are Chicago, IL (29); Manteno, IL (12); Darien or Chicago, IL (5). 8 percent are fully remote. A typical posting has been open 60 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 (69%), Workday (11%), USAJOBS (10%), Workable (5%).
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army
Rock Island, IL · Posted Oct 22
Civil Engineer (Structural)
$56,039 to $118,221 a year23% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
ARMY TRANSPORTATION, Department of the Army
Scott AFB, IL · Posted Oct 21
Engineering Technician
$76,573 to $99,550 a year23% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army
Rock Island, IL · Posted Oct 19
Electrical Engineer
$56,039 to $118,221 a year23% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
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.
Engineering (not software) jobs by place in Illinois
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 29 |
| Manteno, IL | 12 |
| Darien or Chicago, IL | 5 |
| Austin, TX | 4 |
| Charlotte, NC | 4 |
| Lincolnshire, IL | 4 |
| Downers Grove, IL | 3 |
| Scott AFB, IL | 3 |
| Atlanta, GA | 2 |
| Little Rock, AR | 2 |
| North Chicago, IL | 2 |
| Rock Island, IL | 2 |
| San Francisco, CA | 2 |
| Arlington, VA | 1 |
| Bradley, IL | 1 |
Who is hiring engineering (not software) in Illinois
| Employer | Open jobs | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| Gotion, Inc. | 12 | $105,000 |
| Langan Engineering & Environmental Services | 11 | $93,000 |
| Woolpert | 7 | $113,850 |
| Wight & Company | 6 | $97,500 |
| DLR Group | 5 | $114,565 |
| ARCO Companies | 4 | |
| Secretariat | 4 | |
| AbbVie | 2 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
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- Check what the posting asks you to bring (resume, cover letter, questions).
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How many engineering (not software) jobs are open in Illinois?
80 on Oct 23, 2026, from 32 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Where in Illinois are most engineering (not software) jobs?
Chicago, IL (29); Manteno, IL (12); Darien or Chicago, IL (5).
Do engineering (not software) jobs in Illinois pay more than the US?
The median listed pay here is $113,850; across the US it is $150,000. Both come from postings that state pay, and a listed range is the employer's budget, not an offer.
Does Illinois require pay ranges in postings?
Yes, for many employers, those with 15 or more employees (in force 2025-01-01). Source: IDOL.
How much do engineering (not software) jobs in Illinois pay?
71 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $113,850 and the middle half runs from $93,000 to $137,919. 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 Illinois?
The employers with the most openings are Gotion, Inc. (12), Langan Engineering & Environmental Services (11), Woolpert (7). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 60 days, and 48 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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