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)
Public Buildings Service, General Services Administration
Chicago, IL and 8 more places · Posted Oct 16
Structural Engineer
$127,829 to $197,200 a year43% above the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
Federal Acquisition Service, General Services Administration
Chicago, IL 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.
Stryker
Cary, IL · Posted Oct 12
Director, Manufacturing Engineering
$155,900 to $259,700 a year83% above the median listed hereSeen today
Air Mobility Command, Department of the Air Force
Scott AFB, IL · Posted Oct 8
SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER
$128,967 to $167,663 a year30% above the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
DLR Group
Chicago, IL and 5 more places · Posted Oct 7
Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical
$84,700 to $161,200 a year8% above the median listed hereSeen today
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Chicago, IL and 4 more places · Posted Sep 25
Civil Engineer
$68,250 to $93,000 a year29% 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 year18% 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
Chicago, IL and 2 more places · Posted Sep 20
Senior Electrical Engineer
$139,200 to $174,000 a year38% 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 year19% 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 year36% above the median listed hereSeen today
You will spend your time on-site with our co-manufacturing partners.
Atwell
Chicago, IL · Posted Sep 15
Civil Engineer – Land Development
$85,000 to $120,000 a year10% below the median listed hereSeen today
This position will collaborate with team members to design residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
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
Chicago, IL 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.
Baxter
Round Lake, IL · Posted Aug 31
Sr. Manager, Mechanical Engineering
$152,000 to $209,000 a year59% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 54 days
As Senior Manager, R&D Mechanical Engineering, you will lead the team responsible for designing safe, reliable, and manufacturable infusion products.
Magna
Nashville, IL · Posted Aug 28
Process Engineer
$80,000 to $85,000 a year28% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 57 days
Gotion
Manteno, IL · Posted Aug 27
Sales Electrical Engineer
$115,000 to $155,000 a year19% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 57 days
3M
Cordova, IL · Posted Aug 21
Chemical Manufacturing Engineer - Cordova, IL*
$124,127 to $151,710 a year21% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 64 days
Secretariat
Chicago, IL and 1 more place · Posted Aug 12
Associate, Engineering Sciences - Electrical Engineering
$92,500 to $105,000 a year13% 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 year49% 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 year30% 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
Chicago, IL and 6 more places · Posted Aug 10
CAD Engineering Technician
$51,100 to $63,900 a year49% 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 year41% 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
Secretariat
Chicago, IL and 2 more places · Posted Jul 16
Manager, Engineering Sciences - Environmental Engineering
$115,000 to $160,000 a year21% 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.
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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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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