Engineers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Analysis Skills7%CAD Software6%Education level
Bachelor's degree68%Master's degree28%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
Less than a year8%1-2 years16%3-5 years40%Current company
Honeywell
A1 Tool CorporationAdvanced Network Devices IncTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years22%2-5 years59%
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Last updated: Sep 2, 2026
Engineer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $120,372 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,962 – $210,106 yearly
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Field Service Engineer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Trade SchoolEngineer in TrainingAirframe & Powerplant LicenseCertified Quality EngineerLicensed Psychologist CredentialsFundamentals of Engineering+6 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperiencePublic SpeakingPresentation SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwarePneumatic SystemsAutomation Engineer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Professional EngineerNon-CDL Class CHVAC CertificationPilot LicenseSkills
Engine ControlsAnalysis SkillsAmmeterOhmmeterCommunication SkillsLeadershipManufacturing Engineer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationPMPLean Six Sigma Yellow BeltSkills
Analysis SkillsManufacturingProcess EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringAssemblyFabricationField Service Engineer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10OSHASkills
Service Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsProgrammable Logic ControllersMaintenanceResearchHand ToolsMechanical Engineer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsAutodeskCNCMechanical Engineer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Engineer in TrainingFundamentals of EngineeringSkills
AutoCADCAD SoftwareCADAutodeskRevitBuilding Information Modeling (BIM) Tools
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What's the average time to fill an engineer role?
The average time to fill an engineer role is 47 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do engineers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an engineer include: communication skills, analysis skills and CAD software.
What licenses or certifications are common for an engineer?
Common licenses or certifications for engineers include: Driver's License, Engineer in Training and Fundamentals of Engineering.
What are some job titles related to engineers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to engineers include: field service engineer, mechanical engineer and project engineer (hvac).
What level of education is common for an engineer?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an engineer in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an engineer?
Most engineers have 6 years of professional experience.
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