Project Engineer (Various Levels) in Brookfield

Energy Jobline ZR; Brookfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Short-term & Long-term disability and

Life insurance

Gym reimbursement

401k company match

Job summary

Pinnacle Engineering Group is seeking a full-time Project Engineer I to join a team delivering civil engineering design, land surveying, and related services. The role focuses on developing foundational skills, learning from mentors, and contributing to project design and delivery under supervision.

You will prepare calculations, basic drafting, and basic analyses, using Civil 3D and MS Office, while progressing toward licensure and increasing responsibilities within a collaborative office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant civil engineering experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Basic CAD drafting experience: Civil 3D.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Acquire knowledge base and skills through mentoring and self-directed learning.
• Prepare engineering calculations, design elements, basic drafting and analyses under supervision.
• Assist in the preparation of plans, specifications, reports, and other project documentation.
• Use basic CAD drafting skills (Civil 3D) and office software proficiently.
• Apply established design methods, codes, standards and procedures.
• Support the team in estimating task durations and communicating delays.
• Perform work in accordance with company standards, safety policies and ethics.
• Seek guidance from senior engineers and apply feedback to improve performance.
• Perform additional duties to meet project and company goals.
• Maintain professionalism, safety, and compliance with standards.
• Determine when and where to obtain direction on modified techniques and new approaches.

Skills

Basic communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (ABET-accredited)

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification

Tools

Civil 3D

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Pinnacle Engineering Group is actively seeking a full-time Project Engineer to join our team of professionals. Founded in 2011 with office locations in Wisconsin and Illinois, our team provides the highest quality civil engineering design, land surveying, landscape architecture and consulting services in the industry for infrastructure projects.

Pinnacle Engineering Group was recently recognized as a 2025 "Best Places to Work" honoree from the Milwaukee Business Journal!

As a full-time employee at Pinnacle Engineering Group, you receive benefits on your first day of work! Benefits include Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, company paid short term and long term and life insurance, gym reimbursement, 401k company match up and other perks.

This position will be based from either of our Milwaukee offices (Milwaukee Downtown or Brookfield) but we would consider any Pinnacle Office Oak Brook, IL, East Dundee, IL, or Kenosha, WI).

Summary

The Project Engineer I is responsible for developing foundational civil engineering skills, learning from experienced mentors, and contributing to project design and delivery efforts. The Project Engineer I will prepare engineering calculations, design elements, and basic drafting under supervision. This role will support project tasks while building professional expertise and confidence.

Duties and Responsibilities

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Acquire knowledge base and skills through mentoring and self-directed learning.
• Prepare engineering calculations, design elements, basic drafting and technical analyses under supervision.
• Assist in the preparation of plans, specifications, reports, and other project documentation.
• Use basic CAD drafting skills (Civil 3D ) and office software proficiently.
• Apply established design methods, applicable codes, standards, and procedures.
• Support the team in delivering estimation of time to complete tasks on schedule and proactively communicate if delays occur.
• Perform work in accordance with company standards, safety policies, and ethical guidelines.
• Seek guidance and mentoring from senior engineers and apply feedback to improve performance.
• Perform additional duties as directed to meet project and company goals.
• Maintain professionalism, safety, and compliance with company standards.
• Determine when and where to obtain direction on modified techniques and new approaches

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant civil engineering experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Basic CAD drafting experience: (Civil 3D ).
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification ().

Core Competencies

• Basic written and oral communication skills.
• Utilizing discretion regarding when to add external project team members.
• Can work effectively both in a team and independently as directed.
• Willingness to accomplish goals working together.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Work Environment

• Primarily working in an office setting.
• Work hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
• Ability to be flexible with schedule to work additional hours and/or weekends as project deadlines demand.
• Occasional travel to job sites.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time if needed.
• Ability to traverse uneven/muddy/wet/snowy terrain while on the job site.