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Project Engineer Intern

Ryan Companies

Chicago, IL · HybridFull-time$20–25/hrPosted 2mo agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$20–25/hr
Location
Chicago, ILHybrid
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Project Engineer Intern assists the project team with designated projects while learning construction industry processes, procedures, and Ryan business policies. The role offers exposure to budgets, cost accounting, invoices, contracts, change orders, job-site coordination, scheduling, quality control, and safety. Candidates must be pursuing a related bachelor’s degree and be within 18 months of graduating.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Estimating Techniques, nice to haveCost Control, nice to haveMathematical Calculations, nice to haveContract Interpretation, nice to haveSpecification Interpretation, nice to haveArchitectural Drawing Interpretation, nice to haveEngineering Drawing Interpretation, nice to haveOral Communication, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Construction Engineering/Management or Related Field, requiredWithin 18 Months of Graduating, requiredU.S. Employment Verification, required

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job Description:

As a Project Engineer Intern, you will assist the project team in the completion of designated projects while focusing on learning construction industry processes, procedures, and Ryan business policies.

Some things you can expect to do:

  • Gain a working understanding of budgets, cost accounting, invoices, contracts, and change orders.

  • Develop a first-hand understanding of job-site coordination, scheduling, quality control and safety.

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

  • Parenting Benefits

  • Employee Discount Programs

  • Pet insurance

  • Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds

  • Paid Time for Volunteer Events

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. To be successful in this role:

  • You must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering/management or closely related field and within 18 months of graduating.

  • Be able to work 40 hours a week for at least a three-month term.

You will really stand out if you:

  • Have a general knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control methods.

  • Have the ability to perform mathematical calculations.

  • Possess the ability to read and understand contracts, specifications and architectural and engineering drawings.

  • Communicate clearly orally and in writing.

Compensation: The hourly base pay range is $20 - $25 per hour. The 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 incentive program.

How this job compares

Set against the 697 open Project Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20–25/hr
  • US median$23–26/hr63 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $22.50/hr, is 8% below the US median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Project Engineering hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 15 open Project Engineering jobs in Illinois and 697 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Project Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 8 years (488 postings).
Education
307 of the 697 open Project Engineering jobs (44%) 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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