10 construction project engineer jobs found in Chicago

About Us Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast-track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects. About LJC LJC Design & Engineering (LJC) is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of high-energy professionals who share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, engineering, and construction. The Role We...

Project Engineer - Electrical Location: Chicago, IL Salary Range: $100,000 - $160,000 annually + annual bonus eligibility Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer (Electrical) to join our team in Chicago. This role is responsible for the planning, integration, and delivery of electrical engineering systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. The position involves the design of power, lighting, and fire alarm systems , coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with strong technical expertise, proven consulting engineering experience, and the ability to lead projects through all phases while ensuring compliance with codes, quality standards, and client requirements. Key Responsibilities Establish design criteria, scope, deliverables, and budgets for assigned projects. Lead the design and detailing of electrical engineering...

The Senior Substation Electrical Engineer is an integral resource to our Power Substation leadership (and supporting team) as you lead programs and a team of engineers on Milhouse projects. You will lead protective system designs, physical layout designs, and calculations, as well as coordinate with other disciplines on substation projects. Your main responsibilities can include creating electrical protection & control and/or physical layout design deliverables for a range of Substation projects. Focus will be on the delivery of substation automation systems for our high voltage substation projects. Typical projects include working within multi-disciplinary teams to assist in developing efficient and reliable solutions for intricate substation projects. A key component of your role will be to act as the team's quality lead on reviewing all design efforts to ensure it aligns with the client and Milhouse standards. What you will do: Apply clients' standards, guidelines,...

Overview A nationally recognized building-systems engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join its Chicago practice. The organization delivers sophisticated, high-performance MEP solutions for complex buildings across healthcare, education, commercial, hospitality, transportation, and other markets. This is an opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer to lead technically challenging work, guide design teams, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to projects from early planning through construction. Position Description The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will provide technical leadership across multiple MEP projects. This person will combine advanced electrical design expertise with team leadership, project management, interdisciplinary coordination, construction-phase support, and exceptional client service. Key Responsibilities: Lead electrical system planning, engineering, design, and interdisciplinary...

Overview A nationally recognized building-systems engineering consultancy is seeking an Associate Principal/Senior Plumbing Design Engineer to help lead its Chicago practice. The organization delivers sophisticated, high-performance MEP solutions for complex buildings across healthcare, education, commercial, hospitality, transportation, and other markets. This is an opportunity for an established plumbing engineering leader to shape a local team, deepen client relationships, and take ownership of technically challenging work from early planning through construction. Position Description The Associate Principal/Senior Plumbing Design Engineer will serve as a discipline leader across multiple MEP projects. This person will blend advanced plumbing systems design expertise with team leadership, project delivery, construction-phase support, and exceptional client service. Key Responsibilities: Lead plumbing system selection, engineering, design, and interdisciplinary...

POSITION GOAL The PMO Civil Project Engineer III will oversee and manage various service providers to support the Chicago Department of Water's (DWM) multi-billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This position will provide oversight to various service providers in completing a range of CIP projects, including planning, design, and construction oversight. Furthermore, this role will also perform moderate to advanced level project management functions. This position supports all aspects of design projects for roadways, utilities, transit, etc.; prepares schematics & models; performs analysis & engineering calculations; develops plans, specifications & estimates; prepares technical engineering reports; leads development of scope and fee proposals for moderate to advanced complexity projects; leads monitoring of project budget and staff assignments; leads QAQC of project deliverables. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - GENERAL • Possess foundational...

Join a People-First, Employee-Owned Firm That's Redefining Flexibility and Growth Associate Principal / Senior Plumbing Design Engineer (MEP) - Chicago, IL (Hybrid) Interface Engineering Inc. At Interface Engineering, we believe your career should be as dynamic and rewarding as the projects you support. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we're proud to offer our Collaboration from Home policy-giving you the flexibility of a hybrid schedule (2 days in-office) while staying connected to a team that values innovation, inclusion, and impact. Why Interface? We're not just engineers-we're collaborators, mentors, and trailblazers in high-performance design. Our Pathway to Leadership program offers a transparent, personalized roadmap for career advancement, empowering you to grow in the direction that excites you most. Our Culture Interface has the company culture and work environment you have been seeking! You'll find a workplace with a culture of fun, and superior work/life...

Summary/Objective Responsible for overall department growth and performance. Ensures the Transportation department maintains coordination with other departments and alignment with Company protocols and procedures. Accountable for overall client satisfaction of the department, financial forecasting and performance, and Quality Control/Quality Assurance. Conducts strategic marketing and business development activities for the department and contributes to firm-wide strategic planning. Directs staff planning, recruiting efforts, department and staff performance and development, and conflict resolution processes. Essential Functions Oversee the department's proposal development and interviews for a range of project sizes and types Lead and direct the department's business development and other strategic growth initiatives; actively participate in industry, networking, and professional organizations events and activities Review and execute project agreements. Responsible for...

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp! This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world. What we're looking for: Nexamp is looking to hire a Senior Electrical Engineer to join it's Clean Energy Deployment team. You will be responsible for review of solar & storage projects design by providing technical expertise in the interconnection, construction, and assisting in the commissioning of distributed energy resources (DERs). We are accepting candidates across our hub offices of Chicago, Boston, DC, and NY. We are supporting hybrid work. You will report to the Director, Electrical Engineering. What...

Company Description SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering, and construction industries, focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelopes, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory, and construction advisory projects. SOCOTEC's combination of expertise, experience, and methods is increasingly recognized as best-in-class, fueling significant growth. SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities. SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®. Job Description We are looking for a Principal Engineer with 10-25 years of design and field experience. Responsible for conducting field investigations, analysis and design Interact with clients...