Project Engineer
Hirewell
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Chicago, IL · $80k–$100k a year · Posted November 8, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $90,000 a year. Across 352 open project engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $85,000 to $117,000 and the median is $100,000. That is inside the middle half of those listings, 10% below the median.
Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.
About the job
...Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer to join their team. This role is essential for ensuring project... ...preferred. 1+ years of construction experience. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering, Project...