Industrial Construction Project Engineer (Entry Level) - Chicago

Structural Group; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PECD Program development

Internal career flexibility

Continuing education reimbursement

Bonus structure based on performance

Cell-phone reimbursement 401(k) with 3

15 Days of Vacation

Wellness benefits and insurance

Job summary

STRUCTURAL Chicago seeks a Project Engineer for its Career Development program. You will learn scheduling, budgeting, safety, quality control and client relations while traveling across the Upper Midwest on industrial projects.

Ideal candidates bring a 4-year degree in CM or civil eng, strong communication, and a readiness to travel up to 70% of the year. The role emphasizes mentorship, hands-on development, and future leadership within STRUCTURAL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; construction management or civil engineering preferred.
• GPA 2.8 or higher.
• Ability to travel ~70% of the year.
• At least one relevant internship experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Aptitude for solving problems.
• Reliable transportation from the office to job-sites.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and track production rates on projects.
• Estimate budgets and perform cost control.
• Safety management on job-sites and quality control.
• Support business development and client relations.
• Manage field resources across assignments.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Job description

STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance the existing infrastructure of owners directly, and in partnership with designers and contractors. STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with roughly 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets. STRUCTURAL is the open-shop contracting business line of Structural Group.

About the Role

We make structures stronger and last longer. As the country’s leading concrete repair contractor, Structural Group’s mission is to not only make structures stronger and last longer – it is also to provide a safe and enriching work experience for our people so they develop, have fun and grow with us. Our Project Engineer Career Development (PECD) program is a cornerstone of our growth and development philosophy. With an emphasis on in-field learning and development, our Project Engineers can expect to master critical construction skills, including: Scheduling and production rate tracking Estimating Budget preparation and project cost control Safety management Quality control Business development and client relations Field resource management The goal of our PECD program is to develop our people into company leaders. In order to accomplish that, the PECD program has been structured with a competency based approach along with an emphasis on individual mentorship. Our Project Engineers will build experience across multiple competencies before being promoted into the career path they desire – project management, estimating, construction management and more. Our ideal Project Engineer candidate loves to solve problems, thrives in a collaborative team-based environment, has a strong time management system, hits deadlines, enjoys communicating with different types of people, organizes themselves well and is safety focused!

About the Team

Our STRUCTURAL Chicago team is located in Schiller Park, IL - however, they are a heavily travel oriented group. You can anticipate upwards of 70% travel across the Upper Midwest on project assignments over the course of the year. If you are more of the adventurous type, this role is absolutely for you! Chicago's primary work scopes focus on Industrial customers - refineries, powerplants and similar facilities. For more information on STRUCTURAL Chicago, feel free to check out their website: https://www.structural.net/locations/chicago/

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Preference for Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field of study
• Cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or higher
• Ability to travel 70% of the year
• A minimum of 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

Benefits

• PECD Program providing hands on development.
• Internal career flexibility.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Bonus structure dependent on performance.
• Cell-phone reimbursement 401(k) with a 3% company match, eligible upon hire.
• 15 Days of Vacation available upon hire.
• Wellness benefits; medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, FSA, etc.
• STRUCTURAL is committed to a Safety 24/7 culture and offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.

Make structures stronger that last longer. To provide an enriching work experience for our people so they develop, have fun and grow with us. Structural is globally recognized as a leader in repair and maintenance of infrastructure. We integrate design-build expertise, advanced technology, and innovative procurement methods to extend the life of critical structures, prioritizing the maintenance of existing assets over new construction. By championing the upkeep of essential assets, we pave the way for a more resilient future, ensuring the integrity of our urban landscapes for generations to come.