Project Engineer – National Rail & Data Center (Travel + Per Diem)

SEFNCO Communications Inc; 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)

Flexible spending account

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Job summary

Ragnar Benson Construction is seeking Project Engineers to support passenger and heavy rail construction, data centers, and commercial buildings nationwide. You will coordinate subcontractor scheduling, manage submittals, RFIs, and project documentation, and assist with cost tracking and close‑outs while working with PM and field teams.

Travel is nationwide with on-site work including two weeks on site and a four‑day home rotation; per diem supports living expenses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is preferred.
• 2 years of experience in Civil or Industrial Construction required.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; E-Verify used.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling of subcontractors on site.
• Receive and check quality of materials.
• Complete QA/QC checklists.
• Process submittals (material approvals).
• Prepare RFIs (general questions).
• Prepare official project documents, routing and finalizing.
• Prepare project reports as needed.
• Maintain back‑up documentation.
• Close‑outs final quantities.
• Propose/negotiate extra work.
• Handle special projects within the Project Management function.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Organization skills

Communication skills

Procore

Viewpoint

MS Office

Windows apps

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Viewpoint

MS Office

Windows

Job description

Ragnar Benson Construction is seeking Project Engineers to support passenger and heavy rail construction, data centers, and commercial buildings nationwide. You will coordinate subcontractor scheduling, manage submittals, RFIs, and project documentation, and assist with cost tracking and close‑outs while working with PM and field teams.

Travel is nationwide with on-site work including two weeks on site and a four‑day home rotation; per diem supports living expenses.