Building Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

At PARTNER, success starts with the right mindset: connection, compassion, and curiosity. Whether consulting with clients or collaborating with colleagues, these principles guide how we work. We deliver engineering, environmental, and energy consulting, plus design services across the Americas, Europe, and beyond. As a leader in Commercial Real Estate (CRE), we’re 1,600+ professionals strong in 40+ offices. Our mission is simple: create the best home for talented professionals. If you value delivering exceptional experiences through problem-solving, coordination, and a mindset of care for clients and colleagues, you’ll feel right at home. That approach has earned us recognition on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms, Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Companies, and Zweig’s Best Firms to Work For. Here, your ideas matter, your impact is real, and your work helps shape the future. Check out this role and join our team of talented professionals.

SUMMARY

This role requires candidates to begin their employment at our Chicago office for approximately 12–18 months as part of an extensive training program. During this time, you will gain hands-on experience conducting property condition assessments while working closely with experienced professionals in the field. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates may have the opportunity to relocate to another city where an open position is available.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain valuable experience in commercial real estate due diligence and building assessments while contributing to meaningful projects and developing a long-term career within the industry.

This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement. You will be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, integrity, and excellence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & TASKS

• Project research (historical, regulatory, etc.)
• Communication with client and subject site representatives
• Conducting appropriate site reconnaissance
• Data compilation and organization
• Report authoring
• Preparation of quality supporting documents (site figures, appendices, etc.)
• Other tasks as assigned by the Project Manager associated with report deliverable schedule and plan
• Complete specific project tasks as directed by the Project Manager
• Conduct project research as applicable to the scope of work (historical, regulatory, etc.)
• Data compilation and organization
• Conducting site reconnaissance
• Technical report authoring
• Preparation of quality supporting report documents/files
• Effectively communicate project progress and issues with the Project Manager
• Maintain communication with team members throughout the project
• Plan, schedule, and track project timelines and milestones to ensure project progress status is on schedule
• Provide solid recommendations and solutions to the Project Manager and clients, while understanding the assessment’s potential impact on the transaction process
• Identify and resolve issues with projects
• Deliver appropriate progress reports (verbally or by e-mail), and recommendations to the Project Manager and Client
• Coordinate and respond to requests for changes in project scope
• Communicate report delivery instructions to the Project Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in an engineering discipline
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in engineering consulting
• Projects involve a degree of travel. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and provide own transportation to and from project sites

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak & comprehend English
• Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone
• Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screen
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, pushing, and pulling exerted regularly throughout the work shift
• Requires the ability to climb a ladder

COMPENSATION:

Salary range: $60,000 - $70,000. This is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role.

The pay scale for this role considers a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note, the disclosed pay scale estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location where the position may be filled.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive bonus program which is dependent on various factors, including, but not limited to individual and organizational performance.

BENEFITS:

Competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation and sick time, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

We will consider qualified applicants who have criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual’s race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), reproductive health decision making, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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