Last updated 2026-08-02
90 Structural Engineering Jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Browse 90 Structural Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States, including Structural Project Engineer, Senior Structural Engineer, and Structural Engineer roles from CB&I, EXP, and Sargent & Lundy. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Structural Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Professionals specializing in the design, analysis, and management of structures like buildings and bridges.
Salaries for Structural 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 Structural Engineering jobs near Chicago, IL, United States is $25/hour, based on 4 postings with hourly pay.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $72K | $90K–$110K | $130K |
| Hourly | $24/hr | $25/hr | $29/hr |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago metro | $80K | $99K | $114K | 85 |
| Illinois | $80K | $99K | $113K | 101 |
| U.S. | $88K | $110K | $136K | 1,792 |
Salary data: 60 of 90 jobs include pay information (67%).
Explore Chicago, IL, United States Structural Engineering salary data.
Companies hiring for Structural Engineering jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| CB&I | 9 |
| EXP | 6 |
| Sargent & Lundy | 5 |
| WSP | 5 |
| Wight & Company | 5 |
| DLR Group | 4 |
| Thornton Tomasetti | 4 |
Structural Engineering jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 87 | 97% |
| Internship | 2 | 2% |
| Part time | 1 | 1% |
Structural Engineering jobs by experience level
Common Structural Engineering job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Structural Project Engineer | 3 | 3% |
| Senior Structural Engineer | 3 | 3% |
| Structural Engineer | 8 | 9% |
| Lead Movable Bridge /Structural Engineer | 1 | 1% |
| Senior Structural Engineer (Buildings) | 1 | 1% |
Structural Engineering jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL, United States | 67 | 83% |
| Plainfield, IL, United States | 4 | 5% |
| Downers Grove, IL, United States | 4 | 5% |
| Darien, IL, United States | 3 | 4% |
| Lisle, IL, United States | 3 | 4% |
- How many Structural Engineering jobs are listed in Chicago, IL, United States?
- This page currently shows 90 Structural Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What salary data is available for Structural Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Chicago metro (Lower (p25) $80K, Mid (p50) $99K, Higher (p75) $114K, 85 postings with salary ranges) and Illinois (Lower (p25) $80K, Mid (p50) $99K, Higher (p75) $113K, 101 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Structural Engineering roles in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from CB&I (9 jobs, 9%), EXP (6 jobs, 6%), Sargent & Lundy (5 jobs, 5%), WSP (5 jobs, 5%), and Wight & Company (5 jobs, 5%).
- What experience levels are common for Structural Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Mid (39 jobs, 43%), Senior (37 jobs, 41%), Entry (12 jobs, 13%), and Intern (2 jobs, 2%).
- What work schedules are common for Structural Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (87 jobs, 97%), Internship (2 jobs, 2%), and Part time (1 job, 1%).
- What Structural Engineering job titles are common in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Common titles include Structural Project Engineer (3 jobs, 3%), Senior Structural Engineer (3 jobs, 3%), Structural Engineer (8 jobs, 9%), Lead Movable Bridge /Structural Engineer (1 job, 1%), and Senior Structural Engineer (Buildings) (1 job, 1%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (87 of 90). 39 of 90 current jobs are at the mid level. 60 of 90 jobs include pay information.
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