Civil Design Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Civil Design Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average Civil Design Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $157,762 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $142,823 and $176,893. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Civil Design Engineer

ROLINC Staffing - Westminster , CO

Civil Design Engineer - highway and infrastructure design experience. An infrastructure company firmly believes that hard work, integrity, perseverance, and reliability create a solid foundation for ...

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Civil Design Engineer

Raya Workforce - Eastborough , KS

Seeking Civil Design Engineers who share in our passion for high-quality work and enjoys a fun yet fast-paced work environment! This position will be mentored by our team of Professional Engineers ...

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Principal Civil Design Engineer, Water/Wastewater (Hybrid)

ETIC - Pleasant Hill , CA

Build a practice and serve as the practice lead for a civil engineering design business line focused on capital improvement and asset management projects for public and private water, stormwater, and ...

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Civil Design Engineer

Integrated Water Services, Inc. - Phoenix , AZ

We're seeking a Civil Design Engineer who will design state of the art water and wastewater treatment solutions that optimize performance, reduce environmental impact, and ensure the longevity of ...

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Civil Design Engineer

gpac - San Diego , CA

Join our dynamic and innovative team as a Civil Engineer specializing in Land Development Design. We are a leading Civil Engineering firm dedicated to creating sustainable and impactful solutions for ...

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Civil Design Engineer - EIT

JARBO - Kansas City , MO

Summary - Civil Design Engineer - EIT: JARBO Employment Group is currently assisting a forward-thinking Civil/Structural Engineering firm identify 1-2 Civil Staff Engineers to join their growing ...

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What does a Civil Design Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Civil Design Engineer

Demonstrate ambition and drive to develop as an engineer, and are working towards their PE.

August 28, 2022

Review technical reports, RFIs, designs, and design changes for both design-build and design bid build projects, project deliverable's, submittals, and cost proposals from contractors and ensure compliance with customer and RFP requirements.

February 11, 2023

Assists in the preparation of calculations, such as storm drain, wastewater, water system, earthwork quantities, transportation, cost estimates, and other supporting documentation for public and private projects.

February 20, 2023

Design basic construction documents and prepare special exhibits and constraint maps using field data and engineering research.

February 24, 2023

Prepares engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs, specifications, data sheets, construction documents, technical reports and presentation summaries for outside clients and agencies.

March 10, 2023

Participates in and fosters a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

March 20, 2023

Provide technical support for the review of the commissioning plan, design and construction submittal's, and field inspections.

March 24, 2023

Support PM, senior designer and/or senior engineer in the on-going determination of project scheduling requirements, manpower requirements, and project budgets.

April 07, 2023

Managers insure that each employee has the opportunity to do their best every day, and recognize the growth and successes of the employee.

April 22, 2023

Performs assignments designed to develop professional working knowledge and abilities, requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria needed to carry out a sequence of related engineering tasks.

April 26, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Civil Design Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

142823

176893

157762

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

153117

197375

174789

What is the average salary for Civil Design Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Civil Design Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Civil Design Engineer ranges from $142,823 to $176,893 with the average base salary of $157,762. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $153,117 to $197,375 with the average total cash compensation of $174,789.

View Average Salary for Civil Design Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$157,762	$142,823 - $176,893
Bonus	$17,027	$10,293 - $20,482
Total Pay	$174,789	$153,117 - $197,375

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Civil Design Engineer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $143,627 - $177,888	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $143,627 - $177,888	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $143,463 - $177,686	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $143,572 - $177,821	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $143,572 - $177,821	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $140,358 - $173,839	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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