--- title: Project Engineer I at OHLA USA in Cherry Valley, IL description: OHLA USA is hiring for the Project Engineer I role in Cherry Valley, IL. Pays $75K per year. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/project-engineer-i-at-ohla-usa-01a13dc3-df51-7dc8-9dc4-57a9642ae33d date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join OHLA USA as Project Engineer I in Cherry Valley, IL. Pays $75K per year. Full-time role. Requires 3+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/2e9ayo.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | OHLA USA | | **Location** | Lisle, IL | | **Salary** | $75K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 14, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** OHLA USA sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 15 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for OHLA USA. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $76,000 – $86,000 a year (median $78,000). ## Description Overview Who is **OHLA USA**? We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, **our people!** OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities. We currently have an opportunity for a **Project Engineer** in the **Greater Chicago Area.** The Project Engineer is responsible for providing technical engineering and project control support on our heavy civil and transportation construction projects. This role works closely with the Project Manager to implement policies and procedures required for project success. The Project Engineer is expected to maintain a good knowledge of the contract specifications, documents and the scope of work, including subcontracts and purchase orders and to assist in development of project status reports and profit projections on our projects. Responsibilities - Works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foreman and crews on project deliverables. - Process/manage material deliveries – ensure that materials received are properly inspected for quantity and quality and are in compliance with contract documents. - Manage and negotiate subcontractor and material contracts. - Assist in developing and updating the project schedule. - Coordinate and schedule shop drawings and submittals. - Maintain a complete and current record of submittals, approvals and resubmittals, including a file of letters of transmittal and dates of each transaction. - High level of involvement in the operations of our cost control system and analysis of construction costs. - Participate in monthly forecasting revenue and cost accruals. - Accumulate all necessary data and prepare monthly pay estimates. - Process and estimate change orders and requests for information as directed by the Project Manager. - Follows OHLA USA policies and procedures, including safety policies. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field - 3+ years of heavy civil construction experience - Safety oriented – 10-hour and 30-hour OSHA certificates are preferred - Strong organizational and time management skills - Ability to function as a team builder/player - IDOT/TOLLWAY experience strongly preferred **Additional Benefits offered by OHLA USA:** - Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance - 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching - Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment - Personal Time Off Program (PTO) - Engaging work environment - And much more!! To learn more about OHLA USA, visit our website [www.ohla-usa.com.](http://www.ohla-usa.com) ***OHLA ADA Message****: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.* ***OHLA EEO Message:*** *OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.* **VEVRAA Federal Contractor** *OHLA USA and its subsidiaries (“OHLA”) shall not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to OHLA or an employee of OHLA, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered OHLA property. OHLA will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. OHLA will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred to by the Agency free of any charges or fees. OHLA Human Resources is the only authorized representative of OHLA to execute any agreements with search firms or staffing agencies. As a condition for payment, a Vendor shall have OHLA USA Inc.’s Personnel Agreement and a Job Order signed by an authorized OHLA HR representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of OHLA and its subsidiaries shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be the property of OHLA.* Minimum Salary USD $75,000.00/Yr. 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