Project Engineer, Rail Systems & Testing

Progress Rail; Illinois; On-site; USD 77,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with up to 6% match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Job summary

Progress Rail in LaGrange, IL is seeking a Project Engineer to support engineering testing for world-class rail products. The role involves independent judgement, solving system-level problems, upgrading equipment, and developing test and measurement opportunities.

You will lead cross-functional projects from customer requirements through system commissioning, coordinate with suppliers and remote sites, and ensure safe, efficient testing of vehicle and engine systems.

Qualifications

• BSME/BSMET with 5 years of experience or AS/AAS in a mechanical field with 10 years experience.
• Experience reading P&IDs, schematics and drawings; familiarity with PLC logic.
• Strong analytical and project management skills; travel up to 25%.
• Proficient with data acquisition and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provides process & measurement support for vehicle & engine testing.
• Understands system level interactions of processes & equipment.
• Full cycle project management from customer requirements to commissioning.
• Develops plans and technical solutions for test programs and facility mods.
• Collaborates with engineering, suppliers, purchasing, and plant personnel.
• Supports remote manufacturing sites for test operations and facilities.

Skills

MS Office

Data analysis

System thinking

Project management

Education

BSME +5y

BSMET +5y

AS/AAS in mech +10y

Tools

MS Office

Data acquisition systems

P&IDs & schematics

PLC controls

Siemens NX

Job description

Progress Rail in LaGrange, IL is seeking a Project Engineer to support engineering testing for world-class rail products. The role involves independent judgement, solving system-level problems, upgrading equipment, and developing test and measurement opportunities.

You will lead cross-functional projects from customer requirements through system commissioning, coordinate with suppliers and remote sites, and ensure safe, efficient testing of vehicle and engine systems.