--- title: Project Engineer III at SWE Solutions in Chicago, IL description: SWE Solutions is hiring for the Project Engineer III role in Chicago, IL. Pays $49–$70 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/project-engineer-iii-at-swe-solutions-01a16454-ba0f-7b10-876a-f1f11b964ddb date: 2026-11-09T01:15:27Z og_description: Join SWE Solutions as Project Engineer III in Chicago, IL. Pays $49–$70 per hour. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/egt5ph.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | SWE Solutions | | **Location** | Chicago, IL | | **Salary** | $49/hr - $70/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 08, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** SWE Solutions sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 3 H-1B petitions (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for SWE Solutions. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $81,000 – $118,000 a year (median $95,000). ## Description We are seeking an experienced and proactive **Project Engineer III** to join our growing team. The Project Engineer III will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and overseeing infrastructure projects from design through construction, ensuring technical excellence, cost-effectiveness, and schedule adherence. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead and manage portions of engineering and construction projects, ensuring alignment with project goals, client expectations, and regulatory requirements. - Prepare and oversee project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, meeting minutes, and progress reports. - Review and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and contract documents to identify and resolve construction challenges. - Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams—including designers, contractors, inspectors, and clients—to ensure effective collaboration and timely issue resolution. - Monitor construction activities for quality assurance and compliance with plans, specs, safety protocols, and applicable codes. - Track and manage project budgets and schedules using tools like Microsoft Project or Primavera P6. - Conduct field visits, perform inspections, and support client meetings and construction progress reviews.   **Education and Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program - Minimum of 4–6 years of relevant engineering or construction management experience **Technical Skills:** - Strong ability to interpret and apply construction plans, specifications, and contracts - Proficient in project management software (Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project) - Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or Civil 3D for plan review - Skilled in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations - Advanced proficiency in Bluebeam Revu for markups, redlining, and document management - Familiarity with pay applications, schedule of values, and change order management - GIS and field data collection tools experience is a plus **Preferred Qualifications:** - Prior experience as a office engineer or assistant resident engineer on civil infrastructure projects - Working knowledge of local, state (IDOT, Tollway), and federal design and construction standards - Proven ability to coordinate with contractors and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines **Benefits:** - Competitive salary commensurate with experience - Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement plan, PTO) - Support for professional development, licensure, and continuing education - Opportunities for leadership, project management roles, and career growth ## Skills - Regulatory Compliance - Document Management - Submittals Management - Construction - Problem Resolution - Change Order Management - Inspection - Presentations - Customer Support - Plan Review - Microsoft Excel - Bentley MicroStation - Technical Drawings - Pay Applications - Building Codes - Bluebeam Revu - Technical Writing - ABET Accreditation - ICT Project Management Methodologies - Geographic Information Systems - Oracle Primavera P6 Professional Project Management - Microsoft Word - Microsoft Project - 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