Senior Advanced PIC Project Engineer

Honeywell Technologies; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Technologies is seeking a Senior Advanced PIC Project Engineer in Des Plaines, IL, on a hybrid schedule. You will lead PIC control system projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks, and mentor junior engineers to deliver complex automation solutions.

The role emphasizes delivering on-time, within budget, and with high quality across the full project lifecycle in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Electrical)
• 7+ years leading complex engineering projects through full lifecycle
• 5+ years managing project risks in fast-paced environments
• 7+ years of PIC/automation experience with PM tools and best practices

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical portion of PIC control system projects from initiation to completion
• Define PIC project scope, objectives and deliverables with stakeholders
• Regular communication with PIC end-users including coordination meetings, status reports and FATs
• Develop and implement project plans with timelines for deliverables
• Develop, implement and maintain Quality plans for Control System Testing and Work Process adherence (ISO 9001)
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success
• Identify and mitigate risks, barriers and issues impacting delivery
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship to junior team members

Skills

Project leadership

Risk management

PIC/Process Instrumentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

Honeywell C300

Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley)

Siemens S7

Schneider Electric Triconex/Modicon

CAD/AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Be part of the Honeywell UOP Process Information and Control (PIC) team responsible for Control System solutions supporting UOP Process Technologies. As a Senior Advanced PIC Project Engineer, you will coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective project coordination throughout a Control System projects point of sale through successful delivery.

Job Description

Be part of the Honeywell UOP Process Information and Control (PIC) team responsible for Control System solutions supporting UOP Process Technologies. As a Senior Advanced PIC Project Engineer, you will coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective project coordination throughout a Control System projects point of sale through successful delivery. You will report directly to our Honeywell UOP PIC group located in Des Plaines, IL, on a Hybrid work schedule. In this role, you will impact the company's success by ensuring the successful execution and delivery of complex engineering projects, driving operational excellence, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical portion of PIC control System projects from initiation to completion


• Define PIC project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders


• Regular Communication with PIC end-users including coordination meeting, project status reports and hosting Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)


• Develop and implement project plans with timelines for deliverables


• Develop, implement and maintain Quality plans for Control System Testing and Work Process adherence (ISO 9001 Certification)


• Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success


• Identify and mitigate risks, barriers and issues that may impact project delivery


• Provide technical guidance, mentorship and support to junior project team members

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Electrical, preferably)


• 7+ years of experience leading complex engineering projects through the full project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery of technical, schedule, and budget objectives.


• 5+ years of experience managing project risks, solving technical and operational challenges, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders in fast-paced environments.


• 7+ years of technical experience in Process Instrumentation & Control (PIC), automation, or a related engineering discipline, with proficiency in project management tools, methodologies, and best practices.

WE VALUE

• Detailed experience with UOP Process Technologies, specifically PIC Control System product lines (ACCS, CRCS, DRCS, EIS, PSA, etc)


• Detailed experience with Honeywell C300, Honeywell Safety Manager, Rockwell Allen-Bradley, Siemens S7,


• Schneider Triconex, Schneider Modicon


• PLC Networking Architecture understanding


• CAD/AutoCAD (or similar) proficiency


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities


• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively


• Adaptability and flexibility to manage changing project requirements


• Passion for innovation and continuous learning

Benefits Of Working For Honeywell

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)

The annual base salary range for this position is $ 135,000 - $ 168,500 . Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: August 31, 2026.

About Honeywell Technologies

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission‑critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Process Technology (PT) is a Strategic Business Group at Honeywell focused on delivering technology‑driven solutions that enable customers to improve energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance in process‑intensive industries. The business provides advanced process technologies, digital solutions, and domain expertise to help customers optimize energy usage, reduce emissions, and support sustainable operations across industrial and energy markets.

About Us

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission‑critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.