Project Engineer - Entry Level - December 2026 Grads - La Porte, IN

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La Porte, IN, USA
In-Office
Junior
Professional Services • Transportation • Utilities • Industrial
The Role
Supports construction project teams through document control, daily coordination, materials procurement, quality checks, subcontractor coordination, surveying and layout, progress reporting, equipment management, safety oversight, and project estimating. This entry-level role is intended for December 2026 or January 2027 graduates and may require relocation.
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OVERVIEW


We are currently seeking a Project Engineer to join our team in La Porte, IN, with a start date in December 2026 or January 2027.


Are you someone who flourishes on solving problems? Do you leverage data to make decisions and recommendations? Are you excited about working on a team collaboratively to solve these problems?  Do you inspire people to want to do better? If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you!


Walsh Project Engineers are bright and caring people who are motivated by a challenge. They get things done because they plan their work and then work their plan. They put the same amount of time into building and maintaining relationships as they do in managing their production.


As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing.  Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.


Walsh is a company where, when you work hard, you will be recognized. If this sounds like you, please apply! 


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Document control (RFIs, submittals, change orders, claims, etc.)
  • Assisting and supporting project team with daily project coordination 
  • Procurement of construction materials
  • Quality Control / Quality Assurance checks
  • Coordination of subcontractors
  • Survey and project layout
  • Weekly pictures for progress reports
  • Manage construction equipment
  • Safety management
  • Project estimating

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 1+ years of experience
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Previous internship, co-op, or employment experience is a plus
  • Specific roles may require relocation

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [email protected].  

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran

Salary Range Disclaimer

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

Skills Required

  • At least 1 year of experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Previous internship, co-op, or employment experience
  • Willingness to relocate if required by the specific role
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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
8,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1898

What We Do

The Walsh Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned construction company headquartered in Chicago, providing design, build, finance, and operation services for a wide variety of projects across North America. As one of the largest contractors in the United States, it operates through its subsidiaries—Walsh Construction, Archer Western, and Walsh Canada—specializing in the building, transportation, and water sectors to deliver industry-leading infrastructure.

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