Construction Project Engineer: Build Impact, Grow Your Career

Power Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Power Construction in Chicago is seeking a Project Engineer (Dec '26 or May '27 grad) to support budgeting, scheduling, drawings, and contract documents for active projects. You will assist with bid solicitations, document control, RFIs, submittals, and closeout activities, working under the Project Manager or Superintendent to keep projects moving and compliant with specs.

Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field and internship experience are required; strong communication,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field is required.
• Relevant internship or construction experience is required.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, equipment, materials, drawings, and specs.
• Familiarity with construction management software and project documentation systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budgeting, estimates, quantity takeoffs, and bid solicitations.
• Distribute and maintain project drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Support project scheduling, status reporting, and document control efforts.
• Research and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, ASIs, and other project documentation.
• Identify and help resolve drawing conflicts, interferences, and field issues.
• Track construction materials and equipment to support project progress.
• Attend and document project meetings and project correspondence.
• Assist with punch list completion, closeout activities, and subcontractor extra work verification.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by the Project Manager or Superintendent

Skills

Budgeting

Estimating

Scheduling

Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field

Tools

Construction management software

Project documentation systems

Job description

Power Construction in Chicago is seeking a Project Engineer (Dec '26 or May '27 grad) to support budgeting, scheduling, drawings, and contract documents for active projects. You will assist with bid solicitations, document control, RFIs, submittals, and closeout activities, working under the Project Manager or Superintendent to keep projects moving and compliant with specs.

Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field and internship experience are required; strong communication,