Project Engineer

NEXHR; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Illinois is seeking a Project Engineer to support capital projects, assist in documentation, and improve internal engineering workflows. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering, and experience with CAPEX projects is preferred. Responsibilities include vendor coordination, technical proposal preparation, and troubleshooting support. This role promises a dynamic environment focused on project execution and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical or industrial engineering.
• Experience in CAPEX projects is highly desired.
• Familiarity with technical proposals and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support capital projects from concept through execution.
• Assist with scope development, budgeting, and vendor coordination.
• Prepare and review technical proposals and documentation.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, MOCs, and engineering records.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Improve internal engineering systems and workflows.

Skills

Self-directed

Organized

Exposure to industrial gas industry

Education

Degree in chemical, mechanical or industrial engineering

Job description

Our client is currently seeking a Project Engineer to assist the project manager and team with project engineering, documentation and control. This role will support capital projects, proposal development, engineering documentation and plant operations across a number of facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support capital projects from concept through execution
• Assist with scope development, budgeting, and vendor coordination
• Prepare and review technical proposals and documentation
• Develop and maintain SOPs, MOCs, and engineering records
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Improve internal engineering systems and workflows

The successful candidate will have a chemical, mechanical or industrial degree and any exposure to the industrial gas industry is highly desirable. The ideal candidate is self-directed, organized, and comfortable operating in a lean environment.

We are especially keen to chat to those with experience on CAPEX projects.