Last updated 2026-08-02
176 Electrical Engineering Jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Browse 176 Electrical Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States, including Lead Electrical Engineer, Senior Electrical Engineer, and Staff Electrical Engineer roles from UL Solutions External Career Site, Invenergy LLC, and Sargent & Lundy. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Electrical Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
A field focused on designing, developing, and maintaining electrical systems and components.
Salaries for Electrical Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
Mid hourly pay (p50) for Electrical Engineering jobs near Chicago, IL, United States is $36/hour, based on 21 postings with hourly pay.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $85K | $100K–$125K | $163K |
| Hourly | $34/hr | $36/hr | $38/hr |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago metro | $84K | $100K | $135K | 243 |
| Illinois | $83K | $100K | $127K | 392 |
| U.S. | $78K | $104K | $134K | 7,757 |
Salary data: 113 of 176 jobs include pay information (64%).
Explore Chicago, IL, United States Electrical Engineering salary data.
Companies hiring for Electrical Engineering jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| UL Solutions External Career Site | 128 |
| Invenergy LLC | 39 |
| Sargent & Lundy | 15 |
| S&C Minimal Career Site | 8 |
| Nexamp | 7 |
| ARCO a Family of Construction Companies | 6 |
| Black & Veatch Family of Companies | 6 |
Electrical Engineering jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 171 | 97% |
| Contract | 3 | 2% |
| Internship | 2 | 1% |
Electrical Engineering jobs by experience level
Common Electrical Engineering job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Electrical Engineer | 2 | 1% |
| Senior Electrical Engineer | 7 | 4% |
| Staff Electrical Engineer | 1 | 1% |
| Electrical Engineer PE III | 1 | 1% |
| Power Electrical System Engineer | 1 | 1% |
Electrical Engineering jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL, United States | 91 | 78% |
| Naperville, IL, United States | 7 | 6% |
| Lombard, IL, United States | 7 | 6% |
| Rolling Meadows, IL, United States | 6 | 5% |
| Arlington Heights, IL, United States | 5 | 4% |
- How many Electrical Engineering jobs are listed in Chicago, IL, United States?
- This page currently shows 176 Electrical Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What salary data is available for Electrical Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Chicago metro (Lower (p25) $84K, Mid (p50) $100K, Higher (p75) $135K, 243 postings with salary ranges) and Illinois (Lower (p25) $83K, Mid (p50) $100K, Higher (p75) $127K, 392 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Electrical Engineering roles in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from UL Solutions External Career Site (128 jobs, 35%), Invenergy LLC (39 jobs, 11%), Sargent & Lundy (15 jobs, 4%), S&C Minimal Career Site (8 jobs, 2%), and Nexamp (7 jobs, 2%).
- What experience levels are common for Electrical Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Mid (83 jobs, 47%), Senior (76 jobs, 43%), Entry (15 jobs, 9%), and Intern (2 jobs, 1%).
- What work schedules are common for Electrical Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (171 jobs, 97%), Contract (3 jobs, 2%), and Internship (2 jobs, 1%).
- What Electrical Engineering job titles are common in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Common titles include Lead Electrical Engineer (2 jobs, 1%), Senior Electrical Engineer (7 jobs, 4%), Staff Electrical Engineer (1 job, 1%), Electrical Engineer PE III (1 job, 1%), and Power Electrical System Engineer (1 job, 1%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (171 of 176). 83 of 176 current jobs are at the mid level. 113 of 176 jobs include pay information.
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