Those looking for Chicago engineering jobs should have some luck throughout the next several years.

Employment in Illinois‘ engineering and scientific research industries is expected to increase at the average rate through 2014, according to an article by the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

“Engineers will be needed to constantly monitor and make improvements to aging infrastructures such as bridges, highways, and other public facilities,” the article notes. “Employers will rely more heavily on engineers to further increase productivity rates as they increase investment in plant and equipment.

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