Civil Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

A Civil Engineer is an integral part of the engineering industry, responsible for designing, constructing, and overseeing the maintenance of infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, buildings, water supply systems, and wastewater treatment plants. They perform various tasks such as conducting feasibility studies, developing detailed plans, estimating costs, and ensuring that projects comply with legal requirements and environmental guidelines. A Civil Engineer also plays a crucial role in making decisions on issues like traffic flow, water resource use, and urban development.

Important skills for a Civil Engineer include strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in using specialized software for designing and modeling infrastructure systems. They should also have excellent communication skills to effectively present their ideas and negotiate with clients and other professionals. The essential certifications for a Civil Engineer include a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license which requires a degree from an ABET-accredited program, four years of relevant work experience, and passing scores on two exams. Prior to becoming a Civil Engineer, individuals might work as a Civil Engineering Intern, Engineering Technician, or Junior Civil Engineer to gain practical experience and technical skills in the field.

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Remote Sr. AV Design Engineer - Sports Media

  • Insight Global
  • Wood Dale, IL (17 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • moments ago
  • Wood Dale, IL (17 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • moments ago

The position will be a blended role between solutions architecture in presales, engineering design, & overseeing installation handoff. The position is remote and able to work local time hours....

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Civil Designer

  • Dashiell
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve...

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Senior Roadway Engineer

  • Parsons Corporation
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

In this role, you will have the opportunity to expand in your technical skillset, working alongside a world-class team of civil engineers on major regional infrastructure projects....

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AV Design Engineer

  • LVI Associates
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Audio Visual (AV) Design Engineer Location: Chicago Department: Engineering / Technology Solutions Position Overview We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Audio Visual (AV) Design Engineer...

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Civil Designer 3

  • GAI Consultants, Inc
  • Lisle, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lisle, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 5 days ago

at GAI Consultants, Inc in Lisle, Illinois, United States Job Description Description GAI Consultant's Inc. is seeking a Civil Designer 3 to join the team in any of our offices. You will work...

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Senior Civil Engineer, Aviation

  • exp.
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Be our next Senior Civil Engineer, Aviation Your work environment at EXP In this role, you will be a part of the Aviation Design team based in Chicago, IL, Houston, TX or Dallas, TX....

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Civil Engineer EIT

  • GPAC
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

As a Civil Engineer, expect to plan, organize, and execute a variety of projects across both private and public sectors....

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Transportation Engineer

  • GHD
  • Rosemont, IL (13 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (13 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 10 days ago

What you will bring to the Team Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree Minimum 5 years transportation engineering experience Professional Engineering License desired Professional...

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Civil Engineer

  • US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency
  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 days ago

engineering structures or systems using established criteria or specifications; or, monitoring civil engineering projects and resources; or, identifying civil engineering problems and recommending...

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Senior Fire Protection Engineer

  • DLR Group
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 days ago

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of...

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Civil Designer I

  • V3 Companies
  • Woodridge, IL (22 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Woodridge, IL (22 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 20 days ago

AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS and/or MicroStation experience is preferred. Experience with modeling/ design tools such as HEC-RAS, TR-20, and XPSWMM are preferred....

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Building Engineer

  • University of Chicago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 25 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 25 days ago

Department OPS Facilities RH&D Engineering About the Department Facilities Services supports the mission of the University of Chicago through efforts to maintain and enhance the University campus...

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Project Plumbing / Fire Protection Engineer IV

  • Cannon Design
  • Chicago, IL
  • 28 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 28 days ago

Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, Trane Trace or Trane 3D Plus) required. The salary range for this position is $96,200 to $120,300....

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Civil (Design) Engineer (Data Centers)

  • Jacobs
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

aspects of medium to large scale industrial developments Demonstrated experience with all design modules of AutoCAD Civil 3D Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical, problem-solving...

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Chief Building Engineer

  • The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description THE SALVATION ARMY North and Central Illinois Division JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Chief Building...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Chicago, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.7%
Master's Degree
30.0%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
High School or GED
2.3%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Civil Engineers in Chicago, IL
4-6 years
28.6%
2-4 years
23.8%
None
23.8%
1-2 years
14.3%
6-8 years
4.8%
Less than 1 year
4.8%



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