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Project Search Jobs in DeKalb, IL (NOW HIRING)

Project Engineer

Rockford, IL · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Overview Ragnar Benson, a MasTec Company is in search of a Project Engineer to support our passenger and heavy rail construction, mid-to-large size healthcare, higher education and commercial ...

Project Engineer

Rockford, IL · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Overview Ragnar Benson, a MasTec Company is in search of a Project Engineer to support our passenger and heavy rail construction, mid-to-large size healthcare, higher education and commercial ...

Project Engineer

Rockford, IL · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Overview Ragnar Benson, a MasTec Company is in search of a Project Engineer to support our passenger and heavy rail construction, mid-to-large size healthcare, higher education and commercial ...

Overview Ragnar Benson, a MasTec Company is in search of a Project Engineer to support our passenger and heavy rail construction, mid-to-large size healthcare, higher education and commercial ...

Project Engineer

Rockford, IL · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Overview Ragnar Benson, a MasTec Company is in search of a Project Engineer to support our passenger and heavy rail construction, mid-to-large size healthcare, higher education and commercial ...

Project Engineer

Rockford, IL · On-site +1

$75K - $85K/yr

Overview Ragnar Benson, a MasTec Company is in search of a Project Engineer to support our passenger and heavy rail construction, mid-to-large size healthcare, higher education and commercial ...

Overview Ragnar Benson, a MasTec Company is in search of a Project Engineer to support our passenger and heavy rail construction, mid-to-large size healthcare, higher education and commercial ...

Project Engineer

Rockford, IL · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Overview Ragnar Benson, a MasTec Company is in search of a Project Engineer to support our passenger and heavy rail construction, mid-to-large size healthcare, higher education and commercial ...

Project Engineer

Rockford, IL · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Ragnar Benson, a MasTec Company is in search of a Project Engineer to support our passenger and heavy rail construction, mid-to-large size healthcare, higher education and commercial building ...

Project Engineer

Rockford, IL · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Overview Ragnar Benson, a MasTec Company is in search of a Project Engineer to support our passenger and heavy rail construction, mid-to-large size healthcare, higher education and commercial ...

Project Engineer

Rockford, IL · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Overview Ragnar Benson, a MasTec Company is in search of a Project Engineer to support our passenger and heavy rail construction, mid-to-large size healthcare, higher education and commercial ...

Project Engineer

Rockford, IL · On-site +1

$75K - $85K/yr

Overview Ragnar Benson, a MasTec Company is in search of a Project Engineer to support our passenger and heavy rail construction, mid-to-large size healthcare, higher education and commercial ...

Project Engineer

Rockford, IL · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Overview Ragnar Benson, a MasTec Company is in search of a Project Engineer to support our passenger and heavy rail construction, mid-to-large size healthcare, higher education and commercial ...

Project Engineer

Rockford, IL · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Overview Ragnar Benson, a MasTec Company is in search of a Project Engineer to support our passenger and heavy rail construction, mid-to-large size healthcare, higher education and commercial ...

Project Engineer

Rockford, IL · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Overview Ragnar Benson, a MasTec Company is in search of a Project Engineer to support our passenger and heavy rail construction, mid-to-large size healthcare, higher education and commercial ...

Project Engineer

Rockford, IL · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Overview Ragnar Benson, a MasTec Company is in search of a Project Engineer to support our passenger and heavy rail construction, mid-to-large size healthcare, higher education and commercial ...

Retail Project Supervisor

Rockford, IL · On-site

$45K - $47K/yr

Summary Retail Project Supervisors are dedicated to managing large-scale resets, new store sets ... Job ID: 1766069 We use cookies to make your job search smoother, improve our site, and show you ...

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Project Engineer

CEI Services

Rockford, IL • On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Overview

Ragnar Benson, a MasTec Company is in search of a Project Engineer to support our passenger and heavy rail construction, mid-to-large size healthcare, higher education and commercial building projects acorss the United States.

Travel & Location: You can be based anywhere in the United States. This is a traveling position encompassing work sites across the United States. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. We offer designated per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses during the travel rotation. A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided. Must be capable of up to 50% travel (e.g. 2 weeks or 10 days per month) by automobile (as driver and passenger), commercial airlines, rental vehicles and public transportation and be able to lodge in public facilities. Travel will be necessary to conduct the duties of this job, and the employee must have the ability to drive and have proper licensing.

Ragnar Benson Construction is a full-service general contractor specializing in commuter rail, intermodal facilities, and ports. With almost 40 years of experience in the railway industry, we offer various delivery models, including general contracting, construction management, preconstruction, and design-build services. In addition, we specialize in constructing intermodal facilities, classification yards, mechanical repair facilities, fueling facilities, automobile marshaling terminals, and mainline capacity improvements. Focusing on innovation, safety, and environmentally-responsible construction, Ragnar Benson delivers quality work and service.

Ragnar Benson is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).

Responsibilities
  • Preparing scheduling of subcontractors on site
  • Receiving and checking quality of materials
  • Completing QA/QC checklists
  • Submittals (material approvals)
  • RFI's (general questions)
  • Preparing official documents for the project, routing and finalizing
  • Preparing projects reports as needed
  • Back up documentation
  • Close-outs final quantities
  • Proposing/ negotiation extra work
  • Special projects within the Project Management function as necessary
  • Other duties as assigned by the Project Management Department

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred (Civil Engineers, Construction Management, or related field preferred); High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • 2 years of experience in Civil or Industrial Construction is required
  • Must be capable of up to 75% travel (e.g. 3 weeks or 15 days per month) by automobile (as driver and passenger), commercial airlines, rental vehicles and public transportation and be able to lodge in public facilities.
  • Travel will be necessary to conduct the duties of this job, and the employee must have the ability to drive and have proper licensing

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company's Zero Injury principles
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Detail oriented, and good organization skills
  • Ability to communicate well with others, both written and orally
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Procore and Viewpoint
  • Proficient in Windows based applications
  • Thrive in fast-paced environment

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

  • Compensation $75,000-$85,000 / year, commensurate with experience

  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase

  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

  • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children

  • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount

  • Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave

  • Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation

  • Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment

  • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage

  • Emergency Travel Assistance Program

  • Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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