Solar Engineering Jobs in Illinois

Updated October 22, 2026

Illinois has 18 open solar engineering roles right now, spanning solar energy, solar panel and photovoltaic (PV) careers. Most are around Chicago and Bolingbrook. The list refreshes daily as employers post.

Hiring now: Invenergy

See every company hiring engineers →

Illinois at a glance

6,786estimated solar workers in Illinois, 1.9% of the US total (DOE USEER 2026)
4.0 GWplanned solar capacity in Illinois (EIA, August 2026)
$115,000median advertised pay for solar engineering roles in Illinois, 84% above the $62,500 national median

Sources: U.S. Department of Energy USEER (modelled estimates), EIA planned-generator inventory, and pay advertised on open Verde Talent postings (not offers made).

Director, Data Center Design & Engineering – Digital Infrastructure
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Senior Staff Engineer, Renewable Engineering (Solar)
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Project Engineer, Thermal Engineering
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Solar Asset Performance Engineer I, Operations Engineering
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Electrical Engineering Manager, Operations Engineering
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Applications Engineer, Global Sourcing
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Mechanical Engineer II, Operations Engineering
Invenergy · Bolingbrook, IL
Manager, Asset Performance Engineering (3rd Party Solar), Operations Engineering
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Manager, Renewable Engineering (Solar)
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Electrical Engineer III, Operations Engineering
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Senior Staff Engineer, Thermal Engineering
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Manager, Electrical Engineering - Thermal
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering - Thermal
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Senior ServiceNow Platform Engineer
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Electrical Engineer II (Inverters), Operations Engineering
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Project Engineer, Thermal Engineering
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
Electrical Engineer III (Maintenance), Operations Engineering
Invenergy · Chicago, IL
AI Cybersecurity Engineer
Invenergy · Chicago, IL

Common questions

How many solar engineering jobs are open in Illinois?

18 right now, from 1 employers. Verde Talent rebuilds this page daily, so closed roles drop off and new postings appear the day after they go up.

Which cities in Illinois have the most solar engineering jobs?

Chicago (17) and Bolingbrook (1), counted from the locations on the open postings.

Which companies are hiring for solar engineering jobs in Illinois?

Invenergy (18). Each posting links straight through to the employer's own application page.

What do solar engineering jobs in Illinois pay?

Of the 18 open roles, 18 advertise pay, and their median is $115,000 a year. That is advertised pay rather than offers made, and roles without a published range are not counted.

See all open roles →

Not seeing the right role? Create a free profile and get found by employers.

Data updated October 22, 2026