I&E Project Engineer

PER SE GROUP INC; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 93,676 - 99,187; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70/hour pay rate

Per diem $100/day for travelers

Mileage reimbursement for travel

Job summary

Per Sé Group owns and staffs engineering roles for major industrial facilities. We seek an Electrical/Instrumentation Engineer who will own capital projects from concept to startup, coordinating with Operations, Reliability, and Construction to ensure on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes hands-on field engagement, design support, procurement, and commissioning, with a focus on safe, effective startup across a major refinery or industrial site.

Qualifications

• Two years of E&I engineering experience in refining, chemical processing, power generation, or heavy industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple instrumentation and electrical capital projects from initial scope through startup.
• Develop project scopes, estimates, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with Operations, Reliability, Construction, Process Engineering, and outside contractors to keep projects moving.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and contractor performance.
• Support detailed design, equipment procurement, installation, and field execution.
• Lead Management of Change (MOC) activities and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs).
• Provide field support during construction, commissioning, and startup to ensure safe, correct installations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation Engineering

Project Management

Field Execution

Job description

If you became an engineer because you wanted to build things, not spend your career reviewing someone else’s work – keep reading.

This role puts you in charge of small capital projects from concept through commissioning at a major refining operation. You’ll work alongside Operations, Reliability, Construction, and Engineering, making decisions that have a direct impact on the facility instead of watching projects from the sidelines.

If you like seeing your work installed, commissioned, and running in the field, this is the kind of engineering role that’s becoming harder to find.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead multiple instrumentation and electrical capital projects from initial scope through startup.


• Develop project scopes, estimates, schedules, and technical documentation.


• Coordinate with Operations, Reliability, Construction, Process Engineering, and outside contractors to keep projects moving.


• Manage project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and contractor performance.


• Support detailed design, equipment procurement, installation, and field execution.


• Lead Management of Change (MOC) activities and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs).


• Provide field support during construction, commissioning, and startup to ensure installations are completed safely and correctly.

What you get

• $70/hour


• Long-term assignment (approximately one year)


• Standard Monday-Friday schedule (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)


• $100/day per diem for qualified travelers


• Mileage reimbursement for mobilization and demobilization


• Opportunity to manage projects from conception through startup instead of being limited to one phase


• Work alongside experienced operations and engineering teams at a major industrial facility

Who you are

You’re an Electrical or Instrumentation Engineer who enjoys owning projects, not just producing deliverables. You ask questions in the field, build relationships with operations, and take pride in seeing equipment commissioned successfully.

You have at least two years of E&I engineering experience in refining, chemical processing, power generation, or another heavy industrial environment. You’re comfortable balancing office engineering with field execution, and you understand that successful projects require both technical knowledge and strong communication.

About Per Sé Group

Per Sé Group connects experienced engineering and technical professionals with some of the most complex industrial, power, and infrastructure projects across North America. We focus on building long-term relationships and introducing talented people to opportunities that help move their careers forward.

Per Sé Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 630-588-3000.