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Project Engineer

Ryan Companies

Westmont, IL · HybridFull-time$70–88K/yrPosted 4w agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$70–88K/yr
Location
Westmont, ILHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Ryan Companies is hiring a Project Engineer for its Great Lakes Region. The role supports project teams while developing knowledge of company processes, field and office operations, and construction project practices. The employee works at a construction project site for at least six months, preferably for the duration of a project, and assists with coordination, documentation, inspections, and scheduling.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Estimating Techniques, requiredCost Control, requiredMaterial Pricing, requiredMathematical Calculations, requiredArchitectural Drawings, requiredEngineering Drawings, requiredPurchase Orders, requiredContracts, requiredCost-Coding Systems, requiredResponsibility, requiredCommunication, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Construction-Related Field, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description:

Ryan Companies is hiring for a Project Engineer for our Great Lakes Region. The Project Engineer assists the project team in the completion of designated projects with a focus on learning Ryan processes, procedures and business policies. The position objective is to educate the employee in field and office operations while working from a construction project site for a minimum of six months and preferably for the duration of an entire construction project. This individual will assist the project team in the completion of designated projects with a focus on learning Ryan processes, procedures and business policies.

The objective is to educate the employee in field and office operations while working from a construction project site for a minimum of six months and preferably for the duration of an entire construction project.

Some things you can expect to do:

  • Help generate Requests For Information (RFIs) and track approvals.
  • Monitor and maintain shop drawing log and shop drawing coordination.
  • Learn project dimensional control requirements while field verifying dimensions to back check the shop drawing approval process.
  • Assist in the coordination and tracking of Vendor and Subcontractor deliveries.
  • Learn Ryan Safety Policies and Procedures.
  • Gain an understanding for overall site logistics.
  • Participate in and gain an understanding of 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

To be successful in this role

  • you must have knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.
  • A bachelor's degree in a construction-related field is required. You must be able to perform mathematical calculations, understand architectural and engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost-coding systems.
  • You also must be able to assume responsibility, interface & communicate effectively.

Compensation:

The salary range is $70,000 - $88,000 annually. The salary base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission and/or an incentive program.

Eligibility: Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • 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
  • Family Planning & Parenting Benefits
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Pet insurance
  • Charitable Donation Matching
  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Disclaimer: Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Notice to Candidates: Please be advised that initial outreach regarding employment at Ryan Companies will only occur via email from the domain @ryancompanies.com email address. If you recieve communication from someone you believe is impersonating Ryan Companies, please report it to us at [email protected]

Non-Solicitation Notice to Recruitment Agencies: Ryan Companies kindly requests that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any Ryan Companies employee or office. Ryan Companies will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited submissions. If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,017 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$70–88K/yr
  • Illinois median$99–145K/yr127 salary ranges
  • US median$96–145K/yr2,664 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $79K, is 36% below the Illinois median midpoint ($123K) — in the lowest quarter of Project Engineer salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 146 open Project Engineer jobs in Illinois and 5,017 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (3,886 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,041 of the 5,017 open Project Engineer jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Construction jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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