Project Engineer I-ENG

Zachry Group; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group seeks an entry-level Project Engineer I to support EPC project execution across food & beverage, chemicals, consumer products, and energy sectors in Hammond, IN. You will learn under Project Engineers, Managers, and discipline leads, gaining hands-on experience across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.

Develop your skills in planning, scheduling, meetings, budgeting, and coordination while advancing toward Project Engineer II and Project Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial or related Engineering discipline.
• 0-2 years of engineering experience.
• Internship, co-op, or project experience in engineering/industrial environments is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Engineers and Project Managers in planning, coordination, and execution of EPC projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities and deliverables.
• Track schedules, actions, progress, and status of deliverables.
• Attend meetings and prepare minutes, status updates, and action logs.
• Coordinate communications between engineering disciplines, vendors, clients, and project teams.
• Review drawings for consistency with scope and requirements.
• Support document control, quality processes, and deliverable management.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.
• Develop project schedules and engineering execution plans.
• Assist with procurement activities and vendor communications.
• Participate in design reviews and project planning sessions.
• Support field activities in engineering, construction, commissioning, startup as required.
• Assist with risk identification, issue tracking, and resolution.
• Travel periodically to client facilities and project sites.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Desire to learn

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

This position is designed for recent engineering graduates and early-career professionals looking to build a long-term career in EPC project execution. The successful candidate will work directly with Project Engineers, Project Managers, Engineering Managers, and discipline leads while supporting projects across the food & beverage, specialty chemicals, consumer products, industrial manufacturing, and energy sectors.

The Project Engineer I role provides exposure to the complete project lifecycle, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities. Through mentorship and hands-on project experience, this position serves as a development path into future Project Engineer and Project Management roles.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Engineers and Project Managers in the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering and EPC projects.
• Assist with coordination of multidisciplinary engineering activities and project deliverables.
• Track project schedules, action items, engineering progress, and deliverable status.
• Participate in project meetings and prepare meeting minutes, status updates, and action item logs.
• Coordinate communications between engineering disciplines, vendors, clients, and project teams.
• Review engineering drawings and documents for consistency with project scope and requirements.
• Support project document control, quality processes, and deliverable management.
• Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and reporting activities.
• Support development of project schedules and engineering execution plans.
• Assist with procurement activities, vendor communications, and equipment tracking.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and project planning sessions.
• Support engineering, construction, commissioning, and startup activities as required.
• Assist with project risk identification, issue tracking, and resolution efforts.
• Travel periodically to client facilities and project sites to gain field experience and support project execution.

What You'll Work On

• Food and beverage manufacturing facilities
• Specialty chemical and consumer products plants
• Industrial manufacturing facilities
• Facility expansions and debottlenecking projects
• Utility and infrastructure improvements
• Greenfield production facilities
• Brownfield plant modifications and modernization projects
• Process and energy-related capital projects

Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
• 0-2 years of engineering experience.
• Internship, co-op, research, or project experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction, industrial operations, or EPC environments is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Desire to learn project execution, engineering coordination, and project management principles.

Preferred

• Internship or co-op experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, food & beverage, chemical, or energy-related projects.
• Exposure to engineering design, construction, manufacturing, or operations environments.
• Familiarity with project scheduling, budgeting, or project controls concepts.
• EIT certification or interest in pursuing professional registration.
• Interest in building a long-term career within project engineering and project management.

Why Join Zachry?

• Gain exposure to the full EPC project lifecycle.
• Work alongside experienced Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Engineering Leaders.
• Support projects across multiple industries and technologies.
• Develop both technical and project management skills.
• Build a clear career path toward Project Engineer II, Project Manager, and future leadership opportunities.
• Join a company known for delivering complex industrial projects and developing future project leaders.

Zachry Engineering Corporation is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and drug-free workplace. Zachry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.