Project Engineer - Roadway

Company: William Charles Construction
Location: Aurora
Posted on: January 1, 2026

Job Description:

Overview: William Charles Construction, a MasTec Company is in search for a Project Engineer within Champaign, IL & surrounding areas to support our road and highway projects. The Project Engineer will assist the Project Manager and Estimator with the day to day administrative functions associated with Project Management and Estimating to ensure that each estimate is prepared accurately and each project is completed on time and within the estimated budget. Company Overview With more than a century of exceptional work on our resume, William Charles Construction remains guided by the pursuit of excellence. Our “Do it Right the First Time” work ethic has been the cornerstone of our business philosophy since 1892. With our broad background in heavy civil construction, environmental management and mining and materials production, we have the expertise to help our customers complete their most complex projects. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our industrial expertise includes building products manufacturers, decarbonization, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants and mining. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Responsibilities: Attend the project turnover meeting (estimating to operations) Assist in generating/maintaining project schedules, both cash flow and work load Attend job meetings Assist in setting up/managing submittals, purchase orders, change orders, and subcontractor agreements Ensure the work, including the work of the subcontractors, is being done in compliance with OSHA standards and company policies Enforce the company safety program Ensure all work is completed according to specifications for the project Assist in completing all project plans. Assist in maintaining all project related reports Assist in preparing project closing documents Review construction documents and compete take offs and assist in obtaining pricing for materials and subcontractors, including DBE subcontractors Assist in preparing CPM schedules using estimated productions Attend pre-bid meetings Make pre-bid site investigations Assist in preparing QA/QC plans Maintain and submit QA/QC records in accordance with the QA/QC plans Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred. A combination of education and work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree Minimum of 2 years experience in the Construction industry, preferably with road & highway projects Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Previous experience with Procore, Build2Win, and/or P6 a plus Ability to read and understand of contracts Strong analytical skills Detail oriented and good organization skills Ability to communicate well with others, both written and orally Proficient in Computer applications such as Microsoft Office Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future What's in it for you: Financial Wellbeing Compensation $75,000-$85,000/ year, commensurate with experience 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care) Health & Wellness Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance Family & Lifestyle Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation Employee Assistance Program Planning for the Unexpected Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage Emergency Travel Assistance Program Group legal plan Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team. Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ . LI-DS1 LI-Onsite Appcast (For Export): appred

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