Project Engineer - Industrial/Wastewater Construction

This Construction Project Engineer will play a foundational role in supporting wastewater, heavy industrial and select ground-up commercial developments. Working directly with Project Managers and Superintendents, this individual will focus heavily on project documentation, coordination, and field support to ensure schedule alignment, cost control, and adherence to brand and quality standards.

Client Details

Join a well-established, mid-sized General Contractor with more than 25 years of success in the Chicagoland/NW Indiana market and a strong 2026-2028 project pipeline fueling continued expansion. With deep Midwest roots and a growing portfolio of national and regional retail clients, the firm offers a collaborative culture, hands-on leadership exposure, and a clearly defined path for advancement within the organization.

Description

Our Project Engineer will:

• Support preconstruction efforts, including document review, bid leveling assistance, and subcontractor coordination
• Manage RFIs, submittals, drawings, meeting minutes, and project logs to maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Assist with schedule updates and coordinate closely with Superintendents and trade partners to maintain milestone targets
• Track project costs, process pay applications, and support change order documentation
• Coordinate long-lead materials, vendor communication, and closeout documentation
• Help uphold quality standards and proactively identify field or documentation discrepancies

Profile

An ideal Project Engineer will have:

• 1-3 years of experience in construction - wastewater experience is not required or preferred (project engineer will be offered the tools and learning opportunities to grow)
• Working knowledge of construction sequencing, drawings, and contract documentation
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced retail environments
• Effective communicator capable of interfacing with field teams, subcontractors, and clients
• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office

Job Offer

We are offering our Project Engineer:

• Base salary range of $75K-$90K, depending on experience
• Monthly Car Allowance
• Annual performance bonus opportunity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Defined advancement path toward Assistant Project Manager and beyond within the retail division

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.