Senior Project Engineer – Capital Projects Lead

Abbott; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage for employees

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefits

Diversity & inclusion programs

Job summary

Abbott Park, IL-based role seeking a Project Engineer to lead medium-sized capital and engineering initiatives from concept through completion. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget, driving innovative solutions and robust project governance.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in engineering/project management, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a closely related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering, manufacturing, operations, or project management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering projects from initiation through completion.
• Strong project management skills, including scope, schedule, budget, resource, and risk management.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, suppliers, and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with financial planning, budget management, and fiscal controls.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, negotiate solutions, and drive project outcomes with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, execution, and closeout of engineering projects across manufacturing, process, equipment, facility, and system environments.
• Develop project charters, define project requirements, establish objectives, and create comprehensive project plans.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining budget, schedule, scope, and quality commitments.
• Coordinate and direct internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Utilize project management tools and methodologies, including front-end planning, cash flow forecasting, risk management, and change control processes.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively resolve issues impacting project delivery.
• Support the design and implementation of products, processes, equipment, facilities, and systems while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and customer requirements.
• Evaluate technical alternatives through cost-benefit analysis and drive practical, innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Prepare and manage project documentation, including capital expenditure requests, scope documents, procurement packages, and validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong relationships with cross-functional business partners and serve as a trusted advisor on engineering and project-related matters.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and project management best practices.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Budget management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Abbott Park, IL-based role seeking a Project Engineer to lead medium-sized capital and engineering initiatives from concept through completion. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget, driving innovative solutions and robust project governance.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in engineering/project management, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders.