Civil Engineer Jobs in Illinois

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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Facilities Maintenance Technician- Building Engineer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

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Engineer, Civil/Structural Power Uprates

  • Marseilles, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Marseilles, IL
  • 19 days ago

WHO WE ARE As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in...

Engineer, Structural

  • Braceville, IL
  • 28 days ago
  • Braceville, IL
  • 28 days ago

WHO WE ARE As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in...

Engineer, Civil Structural

  • Byron, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Byron, IL
  • 45+ days ago

WHO WE ARE As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in...

Civil Engineer UIS

  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 20 days ago

Must have current and relevant knowledge of building structural codes to be able to perform structural design calculations and conduct engineering assessments....

Civil Engineer

  • Elmwood Park, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Elmwood Park, IL
  • 1 hour ago

Our reputable multi-disciplinary Civil Engineering Firm, located in the Illinois market. We are looking for a Civil Engineer,with a passion to deliver excellence!...

Civil Engineer

  • Joliet, IL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 1 hour ago

Our reputable multi-disciplinary Civil Engineering Firm, located in the Illinois market. We are looking for a Civil Engineer,with a passion to deliver excellence!...

Civil Engineer - Transportation

  • Champaign, IL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 5 hours ago

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Civil Engineer with a focus in Transportation in one of our below central Illinois office locations....

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 hours ago

Overview Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent...

Azure Infrastructure Engineer

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 hours ago

Overview Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent...

Sr. Structural Engineer

  • Peoria Heights, IL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Peoria Heights, IL
  • 14 hours ago

What you will bring to our firm: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering or a Masters in Architecture with emphasis on Structures is required SE Preferred...

Structural Engineer

  • Peoria Heights, IL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Peoria Heights, IL
  • 14 hours ago

What you will bring to our firm: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering or a Masters in Architecture with emphasis on Structures is required SE Preferred...

Fire Protection Engineer (PE)

  • Vandalia, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Vandalia, IL
  • 18 hours ago

You will work across the organization between engineering design, construction forces, operations, and EH&S to support the fire protection system design....

Fire Protection Engineer (PE)

  • Springfield, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 18 hours ago

You will work across the organization between engineering design, construction forces, operations, and EH&S to support the fire protection system design....

Civil Engineer

  • Oak Park, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Oak Park, IL
  • 1 day ago

Our reputable multi-disciplinary Civil Engineering Firm, located in the Illinois market. We are looking for a Civil Engineer,with a passion to deliver excellence!...

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.7%
Master's Degree
29.9%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
High School or GED
2.4%
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 Illinois
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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