Electrical engineer jobs in Niles, IL and nearby (297 jobs)

Electrical engineer jobs within 25 miles of Niles, IL. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Nov 8, 2026

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Open jobs: 297
Employers: 122

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $106,917Across 69 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $43.83Across 11 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 13%39 listings
On-site: 4%11 listings

Not specified: 83% (247 listings)

Employers hiring include Sargent & Lundy (32), Black & Veatch Family of Companies (17), Burns & McDonnell (10).

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These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Electrical engineer jobs in Niles, IL and nearby

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Sr. Electrical Engineer/Project Manager
GPAC
Chicago, IL
- $95,000 to $155,000 USD / year
A reputable and established multi-disciplinary Engineering firm is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer/Project Manager, with a passion to deliver excellence! This firm works hard to…
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Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy
Warrenville, IL
…investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues to support single and multi-discipline projects. The majority of the projects performed for our…
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Electrical Engineer 3 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy
Warrenville, IL
This position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in Electrical Engineering in a professional position that offers a wide range of interesting and…
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Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy
Chicago, IL
…modification, and analysis of new and existing nuclear power plant electrical…
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Lead Electrical Engineer 2 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy
Chicago, IL
…investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues to support single and multi-discipline…
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Lead Electrical Engineer 2 - Mission Critical
Sargent & Lundy
Warrenville, IL
…the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing electrical systems supporting processing of nuclear material, nuclear waste treatment, storage and disposal systems, and…
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Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Mission Critical
Sargent & Lundy
Warrenville, IL
…the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing electrical systems supporting processing of nuclear material, nuclear waste treatment, storage and disposal systems, and…
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Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer 2 - Mission Critical
Sargent & Lundy
Warrenville, IL
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Lead Automation & Control Systems Engineer 1 - Mission Critical
Sargent & Lundy
Warrenville, IL
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Electrical Engineer
GPAC
Chicago, IL
- $105,000 to $125,000 USD / year
A reputable, multi-discipline Civil Engineering firm located in the metro area is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer, with a passion to deliver excellence! This firm works hard to…
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Electrical Engineer
GPAC
Chicago, IL
- $105,000 to $125,000 USD / year
A reputable, multi-discipline Civil Engineering firm located in the metro area is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer, with a passion to deliver excellence! This firm works hard to…
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Senior Electrical Engineer
GPAC
Chicago, IL
- $110,000 to $140,000 USD / year
Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Systems)
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Sr. Electrical Engineer/Project Manager
GPAC
Chicago, IL
- $95,000 to $155,000 USD / year
A reputable and established multi-disciplinary Engineering firm is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer/Project Manager, with a passion to deliver excellence! This firm works hard to…
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Electrical Engineer
LaSalle Network
Lisle, IL
We’re hiring Electrical Engineers to join a growing engineering firm in Lisle, IL. We are looking for both senior high voltage engineers and low and medium voltage engineers who want to…
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Electrical Engineer
PDS Tech Commercial
Rolling Meadows, IL
- $66.92 USD / hour
Design the Technology That Powers the Mission: Electrical Engineer (Motor Control & Servo Systems)
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Control Systems Engineer
Honeywell Technologies
Rosemont, IL
- $108,000 to $134,000 USD / year
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Electrical Engineer, Roadway Lighting Design, Midwest
Atlas
Chicago, IL
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Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer - Roadway Lighting
Atlas
Chicago, IL
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Electrical Engineer (PE) - Lighting Design
GPAC
Chicago, IL
- $90,000 to $150,000 USD / year
Electrical Engineer (PE) - Lighting Design (Chicago)
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Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection (Transmission)
Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Chicago, IL
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Control Systems Engineer
Honeywell
Rosemont, IL
- $108,000 to $134,000 USD / year
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Electrical Engineer / Electronic Engineer
System One
Chicago, IL
- $43 to $55 USD / hour
Job Title: Electrical Engineer / Electronic Engineer
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Electrical Engineer 3
PDS Defense
Rolling Meadows, IL
- $64 to $68 USD / hour
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer 3, in Rolling Meadows, IL. Job ID#227077
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Actalent
Naperville, IL
- $60 to $86 USD / hour
Electrical EngineerJob DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing and developing…
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Travel Control Systems Engineer
Actalent
Chicago, IL
- $39 to $50 USD / hour
Job Title: Controls Systems EngineerJob DescriptionThe Controls Systems Engineer role is a full-time, travel-based position that moves from project to project, with typical assignments…

Jacobs

Entry Level Lighting Engineer/Electrical Engineer

Chicago, IL, United States

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Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 21, 2026

Original job description

At Jacobs, we are always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

As an Entry-Level Lighting/Electrical Engineer at our St Louis, Chicago, or Madison office, you’ll be surrounded by expert mentorship opportunities to help you thrive in your new career.

You’ll create construction drawings with a focus on lighting design for various building and transportation projects in close coordination with architectural designers or roadway engineers using Revit, AutoCAD and Microstation software.

Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so we can make an impact on the future - big and small, global and local.

Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, and extreme attention to detail, and we’ll help you unlock your professional potential - so we can deliver extraordinary solutions together.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture.
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
US Citizenship is required

Ideally, you’ll also have:

EIT or FE credentials
Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and/or Microstation
Experience in construction plan preparation
Experience with AGI32
Experience working with roadway engineers, architects, interior designers engineers and lighting designers.
Ability to communicate with all levels of management within Jacobs

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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