Project Engineer 1 Chicago - Fall 2026/Spring 2027 College Grads

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
75K-77K Annually
Entry level
Industrial
The Role
Supports construction project management by coordinating material procurement, schedules, submittals, change orders, RFIs, subcontractors, quality control, close-out documentation, and field supervision. Responsibilities also include blueprint reading, quantity take-offs, as-built documentation, correspondence, and construction technology use. The role is designed for recent college graduates with a required four-year degree in engineering, construction, architecture, or business.
Summary Generated by Built In

F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. You’ve driven on highways we paved, you’ve travelled through airports we modernized, you’ve commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offer MORE Versatility—as we work in any industry, offering any delivery method and service. We operate with MORE Tenacity—as we maneuver through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. We provide MORE Ingenuity—by creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pride—in focusing on safety and quality, and in offering more opportunities for our communities and diverse populations to build with us. We deliver far more than just on time and on budget—we deliver with MORE Paschen.

Position Overview

The Project Engineer is a critical component of the project team that works together to manage a construction project.

This position is for December 2025 graduates looking to begin working in January 2026, upon their graduation.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate material procurement and delivery
  • Produce project schedules
  • Review and determine suitability of shop drawings and submittals
  • Quote/qualify subcontractor requests for change orders
  • Track status of change orders
  • Track status of Requests for Information
  • Collect, verify, and distribute as-builts
  • Maintain project close-out documents
  • Assist with field supervision
  • Blueprint reading
  • Quantity take-offs
  • Sub-contractor solicitations
  • Correspondence
  • Quality Control
  • Subcontractor Coordination
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements
  • Have knowledge of technology related to construction, such as Blue Beam, Revit, and Procore.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
  • Experience with computer applications for spreadsheets, word processing and scheduling is preferred.
  • 4-year degree in Engineering, Construction, Architecture or Business is required.
  • Prior internship experience is a plus.

Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401K matching
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Referral program
  • Professional development assistance
  • Eligibility for Year End Bonus
  • LifeLock Subscription

Salary Range:

$75,000-$77,000


F.H. Paschen reserves the right to offer the selected candidate or applicant an hourly rate or salary at an appropriate level to be set and determined by the employer that is commensurate with the applicant's qualifications, experience, education, skill training, certifications, or seniority.

F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you require an accommodation in order to complete this application, please contact our office at (773) 444-3474.

Note to Search Firm Agencies, Recruitment Agencies, and Similar Organizations and Firms: F.H. Paschen does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any F.H. Paschen employee. F.H Paschen will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees and referral compensation associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of F.H. Paschen and will be processed accordingly.

Skills Required

  • Knowledge of construction technology, including Bluebeam, Revit, and Procore
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Four-year degree in Engineering, Construction, Architecture, or Business
  • Experience with computer applications for spreadsheets, word processing, and scheduling
  • Prior internship experience
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The Company
679 Employees
Year Founded: 1911

What We Do

F.H. Paschen is a general contractor and construction management company with over 110 years of experience. They serve public and private clients across the country, specializing in infrastructure, heavy civil construction, and building projects. The company is committed to building strong relationships with diverse businesses and engaging the communities they serve, leveraging innovative technology and extensive industry expertise to deliver high-quality, cost-effective projects from design to execution.

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