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Project Engineer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Elk Grove Village, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, AutoCAD, Budget Management, Budgeting, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Calendar Management, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Capital Project, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Contingency Plans, Contract Requirements, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Engineering, Equipment Validation, Establish Priorities, Facilities and Maintenance, Food and Beverage Industry, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Multitasking, Operational Improvement, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, Reliability Engineering, Requirements Validation/Verification, Return on Investment (ROI), Risk Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety Training, Startup, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Technical Sales, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Elk Grove Village, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Title: Project Engineer

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL 

Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: 401k and bonus eligibility annually 
Pay: $90-115k depending on experience 

Job Summary:
  • Reporting to the Engineering Projects Manager, the Project Engineer will support the execution of strategic capital initiatives and other engineering-driven projects. This role bridges the gap between design and implementation, ensuring that technical specifications, schedules, and project objectives are met. Projects may include new production lines, facility modifications, or other operational improvements, and the Project Engineer will be critical in delivering results on time, on budget, and to specification.

Job Duties:
  • Lead project planning and development, including conceptual layouts, cost analysis, equipment research, scheduling, and contingency planning.
  • Manage capital projects end-to-end, defining scope, budgets, and timelines while validating user requirements and refining preliminary engineering estimates.
  • Develop detailed layouts and project schedules using AutoCAD to coordinate installation activities with Maintenance, Operations, and Facilities teams.
  • Source and evaluate vendors, manage purchase requisitions and contracts, and oversee ongoing vendor relationships.
  • Assist technical and sales teams with capital estimates for new opportunities.
  • Monitor vendor and contractor performance to ensure compliance with project schedules, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.
  • Conduct vendor site visits for equipment validation, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and technical evaluations.
  • Oversee equipment installation, commissioning, and startup to ensure smooth transitions to operational teams.
  • Provide concise, high-level project updates to management and key stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Process and Reliability Engineering to identify and implement efficiency improvements, cost reductions, and quality enhancements.
  • Support CapEx sponsors through project approvals, ROI analysis, and post-project reviews.
  • Maintain and update facility layouts, air/electrical capacity records, and demand-monitoring documentation.
  • Partner with Safety teams to ensure compliance of all equipment and processes with company standards.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Technology, or related field.
  • 2–5 years’ experience managing capital projects, preferably in a manufacturing environment; food industry experience is a plus.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD software; strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel essential; Project, Visio, and Access a plus).
  • Proven ability to analyze risks, solve complex problems, and implement effective solutions.
  • Strong leadership and collaboration skills; able to influence cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Knowledge of plant operations, processing systems, and packaging equipment.
  • Exceptional judgment, professionalism, and time management, with the ability to handle high-pressure situations and prioritize multiple projects.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com

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