Project Engineer

Clean Energy & Infrastructure Services; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Healthcare insurance

Per diem during travel rotation

Job summary

Ragnar Benson Construction, a MasTec company, is seeking a Project Engineer to support passenger and heavy rail construction, data centers, and commercial building projects nationwide. You will coordinate project documentation, manage submittals and RFIs, support scheduling and subcontractor activities, track costs, and assist with closeout efforts.

Travel to project sites across the United States is required; on-site work is expected for two weeks with a four-day home rotation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction management software is expected.

Responsibilities

• Preparing scheduling of subcontractors on site
• Receiving and checking quality of materials
• Completing QA/QC checklists
• Submittals (material approvals)
• RFI's (general questions)
• Preparing official documents for the project, routing and finalizing
• Preparing project reports as needed
• Back up documentation and close-outs quantities
• Proposing/negotiation of extra work
• Support other duties within Project Management as assigned

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Detail oriented

Excellent communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Procore

Viewpoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Engineer

Job Locations

US-IL-Rockford

Requisition Details

• Requisition ID: 2026-70045
• # of Openings: 3
• Candidate Search Category (Portal Searching): Project Management
• Service Line (UKG) : Name: RBL-Ragnar Benson, LLC

Overview

Ragnar Benson Construction, a MasTec Company, is seeking a driven Project Engineers to support passenger and heavy rail construction, data centers, and commercial building projects across the United States.

The Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating project documentation, managing submittals and RFIs, supporting scheduling and subcontractor activities, tracking project costs and quantities, ensuring quality control, and assisting with project closeout efforts. Working closely with project management and field teams, the Project Engineer plays a key role in delivering complex construction projects safely, on schedule, and within budget. This position offers the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience on large-scale projects nationwide while building a long‑term career with a leading contractor in the transportation and infrastructure industry.

Travel & Project Assignment: You can live in any city or state in the continental United States. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the United States.

Must be capable of working on-site for 2 weeks with a four-day home rotation. We offer designated per diem of $1,020 per week in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses during the travel rotation. You must have the ability to drive and have proper licensing. A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided for the assigned work location.

Company Overview

Ragnar Benson Construction is a full‑service general contractor specializing in commuter rail, intermodal facilities, data centers and ports. With almost 40 years of experience in the railway industry, we offer various delivery models, including general contracting, construction management, preconstruction, and design‑build services. In addition, we specialize in constructing intermodal facilities, classification yards, mechanical repair facilities, fueling facilities, automobile marshaling terminals, and mainline capacity improvements. Focusing on innovation, safety, and environmentally‑responsible construction, Ragnar Benson delivers quality work and service.

Ragnar Benson is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority‑owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).

Responsibilities

• Preparing scheduling of subcontractors on site
• Receiving and checking quality of materials
• Completing QA/QC checklists
• Submittals (material approvals)
• RFI's (general questions)
• Preparing official documents for the project, routing and finalizing
• Preparing projects reports as needed
• Back up documentation
• Close-outs final quantities
• Proposing/ negotiation extra work
• Special projects within the Project Management function as necessary
• Other duties as assigned by the Project Management Department

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred (Civil Engineers, Construction Management, or related field preferred); High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2 years of experience in Civil or Industrial Construction is required
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. both now and in the future without company sponsorship. We are a drug free work environment based on Federal guidelines and use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day‑to‑day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company's Zero Injury principles
• Strong analytical skills
• Detail oriented, and good organization skills
• Ability to communicate well with others, both written and orally
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Procore and Viewpoint
• Proficient in Windows based applications
• Thrive in fast-paced environment

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $80,000-$90,000 / year, commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [e-mail]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Service Line

RBL-Ragnar Benson, LLC