Project E&I Engineer - Refinery

Sterling Engineering, Inc.; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Job summary

Sterling Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project E&I Engineer to support capital improvement projects at a large, highly automated refinery facility in Lemont, IL.

You will lead technically challenging projects in a safety-driven, fast-paced environment with opportunities to expand project management and refinery engineering expertise. Responsibilities include scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and cross-functional coordination with Operations, Process Engineering, Reliability,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• At least 2 years of Electrical & Instrumentation engineering experience in a refining or chemical processing environment.
• Experience supporting capital projects in refining, chemical processing, power generation, or other heavy industrial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of instrumentation engineering standards and best practices.
• Experience managing project scope, budgets, schedules, and contractor activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned electrical and instrumentation capital projects from scope development through commissioning and startup.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and execution plans.
• Monitor project budgets, cash flow forecasts, schedules, and overall project performance.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Process Engineering, Reliability, Construction, and Maintenance.
• Review engineering designs to ensure quality, constructability, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead project change management activities, including Management of Change (MOC) documentation.
• Facilitate Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) to support safe equipment commissioning and startup.

Skills

Electrical & Instrumentation eng

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Safety practices

Contractor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Title: Project E&I Engineer - RefineryLocation: Lemont, ILHire Type: Long Term Open-Ended Contract (Multi-Year, No End Date)Pay Rate: $50-75 per hourCompensation & BenefitsAs a contract employee of Sterling Engineering, you'll receive a full, competitive benefits package, including:Three Medical Plan OptionsDental & Vision Coverage401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Paid Time Off & Paid HolidaysSterling Engineering is seeking a Project E&I Engineer to support capital improvement projects at a large, highly automated industrial manufacturing and refining facility. You'll gain hands-on experience leading technically challenging projects in a safety-driven, fast-paced environment with significant opportunities to expand your project management and refinery engineering expertise.Key ResponsibilitiesManage assigned electrical and instrumentation capital projects from scope development through commissioning and startupDevelop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and execution plansMonitor project budgets, cash flow forecasts, schedules, and overall project performanceCoordinate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Process Engineering, Reliability, Construction, and MaintenanceManage engineering contractors, material procurement, and project documentation throughout the project lifecycleReview engineering designs to ensure quality, constructability, safety, and regulatory complianceLead project change management activities, including Management of Change (MOC) documentationFacilitate Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) to support safe equipment commissioning and startupProvide technical support during construction, installation, startup, and project closeoutEnsure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and meet operational objectivesQualificationsMust have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited universityMust have at least 2 years of Electrical & Instrumentation engineering experience in a refining or chemical processing environmentExperience supporting capital projects in refining, chemical processing, power generation, or other heavy industrial environmentsNeeds a strong working knowledge of instrumentation engineering standards and best practicesExperience managing project scope, budgets, schedules, and contractor activitiesFamiliarity with Management of Change (MOC) processes and industrial safety practicesWhy You'll Love This OpportunityWork on impactful capital projects supporting one of the nation's critical industrial facilitiesGain experience managing projects from concept through startup and commissioningCollaborate with experienced multidisciplinary engineering and operations teamsBuild expertise in project management, refinery systems, and industrial process engineeringDiverse project work that offers technical challenges and professional growthSafety-focused culture with established engineering processes and best practicesExcellent opportunity to expand your experience in large-scale industrial project execution#INC1Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.