Project Engineer
RWE Design Build
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- Location
- Downers Grove, IL
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 26
- 2 days ago
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About the company
RWE Design Build
Construction · 11 to 50 employees
What you'll do
- Assist in project planning, scheduling, and tracking progress
- Coordinate between architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Review and interpret drawings, contracts, and specifications
- Prepare RFIs and manage submittals
- Provide technical support to field teams
- Monitor work for compliance with safety standards, building codes, and project requirements
- Support cost tracking, change orders, and progress billing
- Assist with project closeout documentation, including punch lists and as-builts
What you need
- 1–3 years of construction project engineering experience
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
- Proficiency with project management and construction software
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (preferred)
Key skills
ProcoreBluebeamMS Projectread and interpret blueprintstechnical drawingsorganizationalcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detail
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Perks
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance
- 401k with company match
- Long-term/short-term disability
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- Paid holidays
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RWE Design Build , the
Project Engineer
supports the Project Manager and site team in coordinating, planning, and executing construction projects. This role acts as a liaison between the office and field, ensuring technical accuracy, proper documentation, and effective communication to keep projects on track, on time, and within budget.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in project planning, scheduling, and tracking progress.
Coordinate between architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Ensure drawings, specifications, and documents are current and properly distributed.
Review and interpret drawings, contracts, and specifications.
Prepare RFIs (Requests for Information) and manage submittals.
Provide technical support to field teams, ensuring construction aligns with design documents.
Monitor work for compliance with safety standards, building codes, and project requirements.
Participate in inspections and testing to ensure quality workmanship.
Track and resolve technical issues promptly.
Maintain project documentation, including logs, reports, and meeting minutes.
Support cost tracking, change orders, and progress billing.
Assist with project closeout documentation, including punch lists and as-builts.
Work closely with the Project Manager to support project delivery.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to resolve issues quickly.
Provide accurate updates on project progress, challenges, and solutions.
Requirements
1–3 years of construction project engineering experience.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
Proficiency with project management and construction software (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, etc.).
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
Benefits
Health/Dental/Vision insurance
401k with company match
Long-term/short-term disability
Life Insurance
PTO
Paid holidays
Recruiter/Agency Policy:
RWE Design Build is not accepting submissions from outside recruiters or staffing agencies for this position. Any unsolicited resumes sent to RWE Design Build or its employees will be considered the property of RWE Design Build, and no placement fees will be paid.