Staff Civil Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Staff Civil Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average Staff Civil Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $82,666 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $74,964 and $91,616. 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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Staff Civil Engineer

Solid Ground Engineering, PLLC - Redmond , WA

Solid Ground Engineering, LLC (SGE) provides expert civil engineering services for land development projects. Our team of experts offers site feasibility, project layouts, site plans, utility design ...

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Civil Engineer

Jonathan Edward Staffing - Fort Mitchell , KY

Project/Civil Engineer (municipal project design) 138-168k Fort Mitchell KY Civil Engineer with a ... Provides direction to assigned project staff that may include other engineers, drafters, designers ...

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Civil Engineer PE, EIT - Design

Webuild Staffing - Rancho Mirage , CA

Webuild (www.webuildstaffing.com) is currently seeking a highly qualified Civil Engineer to take on ... Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong staff leadership abilities ...

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Senior Civil Engineer

The Hiring Advisors - Santa Clara , CA

Plans design work by discipline for all project sizes and assigns duties to staff working on projects. * Manage and oversee civil engineering projects related to private land development. * Actively ...

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Principal Civil Engineer - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Marin County - San Rafael , CA

PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER County of Marin Department of Public Works San Rafael, California $151,569 ... Advising staff on policy and procedural matters related to the work of the division * Negotiating ...

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Senior Civil Engineer (Land Development)

Kier & Wright - Escondido , CA

EEO SUMMARY The Senior Civil Engineer is well versed in land development, can manage projects with minimal oversight, delegate work to staff and mentor junior engineers in their professional ...

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What does a Staff Civil Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Staff Civil Engineer

Communicates well, both verbally and in writing, with clients, regulatory personnel, sub-contractors, and staff.

July 09, 2022

Develop design documents using MathCAD and Excel programs to expedite the design process for several types of foundations as well as other civil/structural engineering designs.

August 01, 2022

Participate in coordination with field personnel, third party designers, owner representatives, and reviewing agencies as required for design for preparation.

August 25, 2022

Design tasks can include evaluating data, performing calculations, conducting research, estimating quantities and costs, preparing design drawings (working with our CAD operators), and writing technical specifications, contract documents, and design reports.

October 09, 2022

Prepare engineering design calculations and construction plans to directly support residential, commercial, and roadway developments including site grading, stormwater, utility design, .

November 12, 2022

Provide engineering and technical support to Project Managers and other engineering staff in the preparation of studies, reports, plans, specifications, and construction drawings.

February 22, 2023

Completes calculations using engineering formulas and skills and/or utilizes computers in order to solve problems.

March 05, 2023

Assist in serving as a technical consultant concerning facilities planning, design, construction and/or maintenance for different categories of facilities, and utilize program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control and budget systems, and other management tools to accomplish programming, determine resources and perform long-range planning.

March 21, 2023

Review consultant-prepared design drawings, indicating basic design corrections, prepare technical specifications, review engineering plans for compliance with numerous regulatory acts.

April 02, 2023

Performs all activities in accordance with all state, federal, and local laws and regulations and with all applicable safety codes.

April 06, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Staff Civil Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

74964

91616

82666

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

75499

93217

83327

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

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Staff Civil Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Staff Civil Engineer ranges from $74,964 to $91,616 with the average base salary of $82,666. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,499 to $93,217 with the average total cash compensation of $83,327.

View Average Salary for Staff Civil Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$82,666	$74,964 - $91,616
Bonus	$661	$536 - $1,601
Total Pay	$83,327	$75,499 - $93,217

* 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.

Staff Civil Engineer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,385 - $92,131	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,385 - $92,131	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,300 - $92,026	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,357 - $92,096	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,357 - $92,096	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,670 - $90,034	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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