Tech Jobs in West Suburbs
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The West Suburbs, spanning Evanston, Wilmette, Northbrook, and Glenview, have become a high‑density tech corridor thanks to major corporate campuses, university research labs, and a network of agile startups. Commuters benefit from direct access to Chicago’s core via the Metra and CTA, while residents enjoy a lower commute time and a quieter, family‑friendly environment.
Key employers include Google’s Evanston office, Microsoft’s Northbrook development center, Zebra Technologies in Evanston, Cognizant’s research hub in Wilmette, and deep‑learning hardware startup SambaNova Systems headquartered in Evanston. The region also hosts a cluster of fintech and health‑tech firms that partner with Northwestern University labs, creating a vibrant ecosystem for software engineering, data science, product management, and cybersecurity talent.
While the West Suburbs offer a more affordable cost of living than downtown Chicago—median home prices hover around $400,000 in Evanston and $350,000 in Northbrook—salary transparency is crucial for evaluating the true value of a job. Clear pay ranges help candidates negotiate effectively and ensure that compensation aligns with the region’s living costs.
SHEET METAL MECHANIC (TITLE 32)
Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units
Location: West Jordan, Utah West Jordan, Utah
Posted Jul 14, 2024
This National Guard position is for a Sheet Metal Mechanic (Title 32) Position Description Number D0416000, located in West Jordan with the Utah Army National Guard. Priority will be given to current onboard employees of the UTARNG.
Consumer Safety Inspector
Company: Department of Agriculture - Food Safety and Inspection Service
Location: Lewisburg, West Virginia Lewisburg, West Virginia
Posted Jul 14, 2024
Summary: $5000 Sign on Bonus, Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, Accelerated Promotion Program, and Referral Bonus Awards available. Position covers 5 plants in WV and VA, with travel required. Requirements include training as a condition of employment, US Citizenship, and passing an EVerify employment verification check.
Practical Nurse
Company: Department of Defense - Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Location: West Point, New York West Point, New York
Posted Jul 14, 2024
The Practical Nurse will assist physician with patient care tasks, perform health screenings, and record findings. The position requires a current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse, one year of nursing experience, and completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and annual examination thereafter.
Research Entomologist/Research Chemist/Research Biologist
Company: Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service
Location: Kearneysville, West Virginia Kearneysville, West Virginia
Posted Jul 14, 2024
This position is for a research scientist at the USDA Agricultural Research Service Appalachian Fruit Research Station in West Virginia. The incumbent will conduct research on temperate fruit production, developing and validating sustainable management strategies for pests. The position requires a PhD or equivalent in entomology, chemistry, or biological sciences, and experience in researching biological and ecological characteristics of fruit arthropod pests.
Dental Assistant - Part Time
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration
Location: West Palm Beach, Florida West Palm Beach, Florida
Posted Jul 14, 2024
The dental assistants facilitate direct patient care by working together with the dentist in restorative prosthodontic maxillofacial prosthodontic periodontal endodontic and oral surgery procedures. They prepare the patients for treatment, schedule appointments, assist with the aspirating of air-water syringes, expose dental radiographs, and take impressions for provisional crowns.
Administrative Support Assistant (CYS) (Developmental) NF-02/03
Company: Department of the Army - Army Installation Management Command
Location: West Point, New York West Point, New York
Posted Jul 14, 2024
This position is located at the School Age Center, requiring 18 years of age or older, direct deposit, and social security card. Must have current health assessment, child care tier 1 background investigation, and annual training requirements. Willingness to accept varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Qualifications include experience in office setting, administrative and clerical procedures, customer service, and Microsoft Office Suite.
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM QA SPEC (TITLE 32)
Company: Department of the Army - Army National Guard Units
Location: West Jordan, Utah West Jordan, Utah
Posted Jul 14, 2024
This National Guard position is for a UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM QA SPEC TITLE 32 Position Description Number D2694000 and is part of AASF located in West Jordan UT with the Utah Army National Guard. Priority will be given to all current onboard employees of the UTARNG.
Portfolio Management Specialist
Company: Department of Housing and Urban Development - Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing
Location: Charleston, West Virginia Charleston, West Virginia
Posted Jul 14, 2024
The position is for an Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, located in Charleston, West Virginia. The job requires specialized experience in managing and working with low-rent public housing or housing choice voucher programs, analyzing data, and making recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Physician (Primary Care)
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration
Location: West Palm Beach, Florida West Palm Beach, Florida
Posted Jul 14, 2024
The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Physician Primary Care position, which may include Primary Care Clinic, Women's Health, Compensation and Pension disability examinations, and/or Urgent Care.
Supervisory Social Worker (Mental Health Section Chief)
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration
Location: West Palm Beach, Florida West Palm Beach, Florida
Posted Jul 14, 2024
The Supervisory Social Worker assumes the supervisory and administrative responsibility for the management of the assigned social workers who function within the following areas and programs Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team, Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Clinic, Substance Abuse Treatment Program, Inpatient Psychiatric Social Workers, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Case Managers, and Primary Care Behavioral Health Social Workers.
Civil Engineer (Structural)
Company: Department of the Army - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Location: Huntington, West Virginia Huntington, West Virginia
Posted Jul 14, 2024
The US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Civil Engineer Structural to work in the Huntington District Engineering and Construction Division. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and one year of specialized experience in conducting structural engineering work related to locks and dams or other large civil works projects.
Civil Engineer
Company: Department of the Army - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Location: Huntington, West Virginia Huntington, West Virginia
Posted Jul 14, 2024
This position is for a Civil Engineer in the Engineering and Construction Division Design Branch Civil Design Section, requiring a Bachelor's degree in engineering and one year of specialized experience in developing civil site conceptual designs, alternative analysis, and contract plans and specifications.