Project Engineer - Turnkey Machinery (Hybrid)

Aegis Worldwide; Elk Grove Village (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid holidays & PTO

Company-paid life and disability

Job summary

Aegis Worldwide is seeking a Project Engineer in Elk Grove Village, IL to take ownership of custom machinery projects from engineering handoff through installation and startup.

You'll collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers, manufacturing, purchasing, and field service on schedule-driven projects with potential hybrid work based on experience. The role offers comprehensive benefits and direct impact on site equipment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in project engineering, applications engineering, sales engineering, or capital equipment manufacturing.
• AutoCAD proficiency and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and experience coordinating with customers and manufacturing teams.
• Willingness to travel for customer meetings, installations, and commissioning.
• Custom machinery, food-processing equipment, industrial systems, or equipment commissioning experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Turn customer requirements into technical scopes, equipment layouts, schedules, and project execution plans.
• Manage multiple projects while tracking budgets, materials, milestones, and open issues.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, sales, and field service to keep projects moving.
• Serve as the primary contact for project updates, customer drawing approvals, and changes.
• Coordinate equipment testing, inspections, and documentation during fabrication.
• Support installation, startup, and commissioning at customer facilities, traveling as needed.
• Identify project risks early and help improve project processes.

Skills

AutoCAD

Project management

Customer coordination

Budget tracking

Job description

Aegis Worldwide is seeking a Project Engineer in Elk Grove Village, IL to take ownership of custom machinery projects from engineering handoff through installation and startup.

You'll collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers, manufacturing, purchasing, and field service on schedule-driven projects with potential hybrid work based on experience. The role offers comprehensive benefits and direct impact on site equipment.