Field-Driven Industrial Project Engineer (70% Travel)

STRUCTURAL; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on development

Internal career flexibility

Education reimbursement

Bonus based on performance

Cell phone reimbursement

401(k) with 3% match

Paid vacation

Wellness benefits

Job summary

STRUCTURAL Chicago, located in Schiller Park, IL, is seeking a Project Engineer through our PECD program to build critical construction skills on site and in the field.

You will travel up to 70% of the year across the Upper Midwest, supporting scheduling, estimating, budgeting, safety, and quality control while developing toward leadership roles.

This role offers hands-on development, internal mobility, and a path to project management or construction management opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• GPA 2.8 or higher.
• Ability to travel 70% of the year.
• One relevant internship experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional documentation and organizational skills.
• Aptitude for solving problems.
• Reliable transportation from the office to job-sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling and tracking production rates.
• Support estimating and project cost control.
• Ensure safety and quality on site.
• Coordinate field resources and vendor relations.
• Document project activities and progress.

Skills

Scheduling

Estimating

Budgeting

Safety mgmt

Quality control

Client relations

Field resource mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Civil

Job description

STRUCTURAL Chicago, located in Schiller Park, IL, is seeking a Project Engineer through our PECD program to build critical construction skills on site and in the field.

You will travel up to 70% of the year across the Upper Midwest, supporting scheduling, estimating, budgeting, safety, and quality control while developing toward leadership roles.

This role offers hands-on development, internal mobility, and a path to project management or construction management opportunities.