Project Engineer - Refinery

Sterling Engineering, Inc.; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 68,880 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three 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. in Lemont, IL, is seeking a Project Engineer for refinery capital projects on 1st shift.

This long-term, open-ended contract offers ownership from scope development through commissioning and startup, collaborating with process, electrical/instrumentation, reliability, operations, and construction teams. You will plan, organize, and execute projects, manage scope, budgets, schedules, and change control, oversee outside resources, lead MOC and PSSRs, and ensure safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of Project Engineering experience in a refinery.
• Experience managing engineering or capital projects from concept through execution.
• Strong understanding of scope, cost, scheduling, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute capital projects from scope development through commissioning and startup.
• Develop and maintain project scope, budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, and performance objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams across Process, Electrical/Instrumentation, Reliability, Operations, and Construction.
• Monitor costs, cash flow, schedules, and overall project performance.
• Lead MOC and Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews to ensure startup readiness.

Skills

Project management

Cost control

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

PV Elite

CAESAR II

Job description

Title: Project Engineer - RefineryLocation: Lemont, ILShift: 1st ShiftHire Type: Long Term Open-Ended Contract (Multi-Year, No End Date)Pay Rate: $50-80 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 HolidaysThis is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys owning projects from initial scope development through construction, commissioning, and startup. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary engineering, operations, construction, reliability, and process teams while gaining valuable experience with capital project execution, cost management, safety, and large-scale industrial infrastructure.If you're looking for a role where you can take real ownership of projects, work with experienced technical teams, and see your engineering decisions implemented in the field, this is an excellent opportunity.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, organize, and execute assigned capital projects from scope development through commissioning and startupDevelop and maintain project scope, budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, and performance objectivesCoordinate multidisciplinary project teams including Process Engineering, Electrical/Instrumentation, Reliability, Operations, Construction, and other technical groupsMonitor project costs, cash flow, schedules, and overall project performanceManage project change orders and maintain effective scope and cost controlOversee outside engineering resources, contractors, and material quality requirementsExecute detailed engineering design activities and support major equipment and material purchasesDevelop and maintain project documentation in accordance with established stage-gate processesLead the Management of Change (MOC) process for assigned projectsLead Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews (PSSRs) to ensure projects are safely prepared for startupSupport construction, commissioning, and startup activities to verify proper installation and project requirementsEnsure projects meet safety, quality, environmental, regulatory, cost, schedule, and performance objectivesQualificationsMust have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related engineering disciplineMust have 5+ years of Project Engineering experience in a petroleum or chemical refineryExperience managing engineering or capital projects from concept through executionStrong understanding of project scope, cost, scheduling, and change managementAbility to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and operations teamsPreferred QualificationsFamiliarity with PV Elite and/or CAESAR IIFamiliarity with industry codes such as ASME Section XIII and ASME B31.3Any responsibility for directly reviewing or actually doing pipe stress or pressure vessel analysis#INC1Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.