Project Design Engineer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Project Design Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average Project Design Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $86,036 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $79,188 and $97,735. 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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Sr. Electrical Project Design Engineer

Core States Group - Ontario , CA

As a Sr. Electrical Project Designer Engineer , is responsible for designing and drafting ... Design full site plans, single lines, and detail drawings * Resolve complex design issues with ...

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Transportation Design Engineer II or Project Engineer

Mark Thomas - Ontario , CA

We are looking for a very experienced Roadway Design Engineer or a newly licensed Project Engineer in the Civil Engineering Transportation industry. Mark Thomas is more than a transportation ...

LinkedIn - 13 days ago

Land Development Civil Design Engineer II - San Diego, CA

Project Design Consultants - San Diego , CA

Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work. * Complete civil engineering work for assigned phases of large land/site development. * Complete design work and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 38 days ago

Senior Stream Design Engineer/ Project Manager

PACE ENGINEERS INC. - Lake Oswego , OR

Senior Stream Design Engineer/ Project Manager Ready to supercharge your career while doing engaging engineering work that has an impact on the communities we live and work in? Our projects are based ...

ZipRecruiter - 49 days ago

Design Engineer II - Onsite (BSME & manufacturing exp req $80-90k)

#twiceasnice Recruiting - Boulder , CO

You'll typically be working on 1-2 projects simultaneously overseeing the design of their industrial equipment. This is a tight-knit engineering team of 3 so if you crave more exposure and the chance ...

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Switchgear Design Engineer

Rise Technical - Ontario , CA

Switchgear Design Engineer Canton, Ohio (Commutable from - Akron, Wooster, Louisville, Youngstown ... On offer is the chance to join a specialist team working on high-quality projects, where you will ...

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What does a Project Design Engineer do?

Project Design Engineer in Bensenville, IL

Design and develop new products from conception to full implementation while demonstrating attention to detail.

March 15, 2023

Project Design Engineer in Mansfield, TX

Evaluates mechanical and fluid systems products by designing and applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, fluids, heat transfer, and materials.

October 15, 2022

Assists the engineering manager in the technical training of other engineers, sales representatives, customers, or any other party.

November 29, 2022

Provides technical direction and solutions to production personnel as needed during the fabrication of differential pressure flow meters.

January 26, 2023

Manages the progress of assigned projects through technical deliberation, design, submission, and fabrication.

April 24, 2023

Prepares product data analysis reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information.

May 03, 2023

Project Design Engineer in Milwaukee, WI

Develop print package for all components, obtain quotes and then select vendors for components and product tooling.

January 01, 2023

Support Purchasing with Engineering Approval process for changes in product materials or vendors.

April 28, 2023

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Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Project Design Engineer, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

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79188

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

80519

101658

89036

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Project Design Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Project Design Engineer ranges from $79,188 to $97,735 with the average base salary of $86,036. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,519 to $101,658 with the average total cash compensation of $89,036.

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