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Engineering Assistant

Express Employment ProfessionalsOttawa, ILTemporary$26.50-$29.00/HourlyRate

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Agency
Express Employment Professionals
Location
Ottawa, IL
Job type
Temporary
Pay
$26.50-$29.00/HourlyRate
Profession
Engineer
Industry
Engineering
Posted
Oct 13, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$27.75
Weekly
$1,110
Yearly (full-time)
$57,720

This job pays about $27.75/hour — 48% below the median for Engineer jobs in Illinois ($53.81/hour).

Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Job description

Engineering Assistant

Ottawa, IL $40,000 - $55,000 Annually Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire or Direct Hire Opportunity Express Employment Professionals is partnered with a growing company in Ottawa, IL seeking an Engineering Assistant to join their team!

Schedule

  • Monday through Friday
  • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Pay

  • Annual Salary: $40,000 - $55,000
  • Based on experience

Job Responsibilities

  • Utilize AutoCAD to create and update drawings
  • Provide administrative and technical support to the engineering team
  • Maintain accurate records, files, and project documentation
  • Assist with data entry and reporting using various computer programs
  • Coordinate and organize engineering-related documents and information
  • Support purchasing, quality, and manufacturing functions as needed
  • Communicate effectively with internal departments to ensure project accuracy and completion

Qualifications

  • Previous AutoCAD experience required
  • Strong computer and organizational skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
  • Experience in Purchasing, Quality, or Manufacturing is a plus
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
 Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance 
  • Paid Sick Time
  • WEEKLY pay
  • Direct Deposit 
  • $100 Referral Bonus (+$50 for the person being referred)
Express Employment Professionals of Ottawa & Morris is a locally owned and operated staffing company dedicated to helping job seekers find local work. Job seekers will never pay a fee for our services and support.   Apply today!Call/Text: 815-306-0250 Email your resume to: Jobs.OttawaIL@Expresspros.com   Know someone who would be a great fit for this role? Sign up for our referral bonus program and send them our way! You could get paid even if you don’t work with us. 
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