Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Engineering firms
- State, local, and federal government agencies
- Construction companies
Outlook
Growth for civil engineers will be faster than average. Civil engineers will be needed to rebuild and repair bridges, roads, airports, and other structures. Demand for renewable-energy infrastructure, such as wind farms and solar arrays, will also create demand. However, state and local governments may have a difficult time funding these projects.
Job opportunities will vary by geographic area. Openings will result from the need to replace civil engineers who retire or leave the field. Those with a graduate degree will have the best prospects.
Civil Engineers (CIS 100038)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
10,701 Large |
& |
11.1% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
905 High |
| Champaign Area |
212 Medium |
& |
9.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
175 Medium |
& |
12.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Cook County |
4,966 Large |
& |
11.4% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
421 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
92 Small |
& |
14.1% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
404 Medium |
& |
10.1% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
33 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,237 Large |
& |
9.7% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
103 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
261 Medium |
& |
25.7% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
28 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
69 Small |
& |
5.8% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
91 Small |
& |
9.9% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Lake County |
458 Medium |
& |
15.9% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
42 Few |
| McHenry County |
168 Medium |
& |
11.3% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
134 Medium |
& |
6.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
149 Medium |
& |
10.7% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
452 Large |
& |
3.1% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
33 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
142 Medium |
& |
9.9% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
188 Medium |
& |
11.7% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
193 Medium |
& |
7.3% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
89 Medium |
& |
3.4% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
470 Large |
& |
7.7% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
38 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
326 Large |
& |
9.5% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
27 Few |
| Vermilion County |
18 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
411 Large |
& |
21.2% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
41 Few |
| United States |
326,300 Large |
& |
5.0% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
21,200 Moderate |