Project Engineer - Mission Critical

Ryan Companies US Inc; Westmont, Chicago (IL, IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs

Job summary

Ryan Companies US Inc is seeking a Project Engineer to work with the National Mission Critical team. The role involves assisting in project completion, managing RFIs, and understanding site logistics.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering or related fields and have at least 1 year of experience in commercial construction. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• 1+ year of commercial construction experience needed.
• Ability to understand engineering documents is essential.

Responsibilities

• Help generate Requests for Information (RFIs) and track approvals.
• Monitor and maintain shop drawing log and coordinate shop drawings.
• Participate in and understand the city and jurisdictional permit inspection process.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering/Management or a related field

1+ year of experience in commercial construction

General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings

Experience with Construction Management Software (e.g., Procore)

Design-build commercial construction experience

Willingness to travel as needed

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering/Management or a related field

Tools

Construction Management Software (e.g., Procore)

Job description

Project Engineer

Job Description: Work with the National Mission Critical team to assist in the completion of designated projects focusing on learning Ryan processes, procedures, and business policies.

Responsibilities

• Help generate Requests for Information (RFIs) and track approvals.
• Monitor and maintain shop drawing log and coordinate shop drawings.
• Learn project dimensional control requirements while field‑verifying dimensions to back‑check the shop drawing approval process.
• Assist in coordinating and tracking vendor and subcontractor deliveries.
• Learn and apply Ryan Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Gain an understanding of overall site logistics.
• Participate in and understand the city and jurisdictional permit inspection process.
• Keep office and jobsite plans updated with RFIs and ASIs.
• Accompany Ryan personnel (and Owner) on punchlist inspections, record punchlist items, and monitor completion of punchlist work.
• Participate in preparing and updating the project schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering/Management or a related field.
• 1+ year of experience in commercial construction.
• Willingness to travel as needed to execute projects.
• General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost coding systems.
• Experience with Construction Management Software (e.g., Procore).
• Design‑build commercial construction experience.
• Verification of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Compensation

Salary range: $70,000 – $85,000. The base rate may vary within this range based on location and the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. The position may also be eligible for additional compensation including commission and/or an incentive program.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet insurance
• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

EEO Statement

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.