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 |
13,507 Large |
& |
5.3% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
882 High |
| Champaign Area |
238 Medium |
& |
7.6% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
229 Medium |
& |
4.8% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Cook County |
6,218 Large |
& |
5.3% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
406 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
131 Medium |
& |
-3.8% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
557 Large |
& |
8.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
39 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,582 Large |
& |
5.2% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
103 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
311 Large |
& |
9.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
93 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
138 Medium |
& |
2.9% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Lake County |
606 Large |
& |
6.3% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
40 Few |
| McHenry County |
233 Medium |
& |
11.2% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
174 Medium |
& |
5.7% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
214 Medium |
& |
12.6% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
545 Large |
& |
0.7% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
171 Medium |
& |
4.1% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
242 Medium |
& |
5.8% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
238 Medium |
& |
6.3% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
113 Medium |
& |
5.3% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
514 Large |
& |
1.6% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
422 Large |
& |
3.6% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
27 Few |
| Vermilion County |
29 Very small |
& |
3.4% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
522 Large |
& |
6.9% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
36 Few |
| United States |
368,900 Large |
& |
5.0% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
23,600 Moderate |