Summer Intern - Project Engineer

allegion; Princeton (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegion is seeking a Summer Intern, Project Engineer in Princeton, IL. You will contribute to the Process Innovation Team, gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced production environment, and work with the latest technologies to improve production processes.

You will support project development, manage vendors, and help deliver projects on time while developing TPM plans for equipment longevity. This internship emphasizes collaboration, learning, and hands-on problem solving.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support capital project development, execution & sustainability.
• Manage technical and administrative aspects of capital projects.
• Act as main contact for vendors & contractors.
• Manage internal resources to support project execution.
• Develop and drive project plans to deliver on time and target.
• Develop TPM plans to maximize equipment longevity.
• Assist with annual operating plan development.

Skills

Project engineering

Team collaboration

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

HS diploma

Engineering degree in progress

Tools

Capital project tools

Job description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup's With Distinction honor - a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Summer Intern, Project Engineer - Princeton, Illinois

Summer Intern, Project Engineer

As an Allegion Project Engineering Intern, you will contribute meaningful work and make a direct impact to the Process Innovation Team. You will gain valuable experience working in a fast-paced production environment, working with the latest technologies and helping to improve Allegion's overall production process. Core opportunities include project engineering/management exposure, collaboration with key focus teams & pioneering new technologies.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

What You Will Do:

• Support Capital project development, execution & sustainability
• Manage technical and administrative aspects of capital projects
• Act as main point of contact for selected vendors & contractors
• Manage required internal resources to support project execution
• Evaluate, track and report out on project status & objectives
• Develop & drive project plans to deliver results on time & on target
• Develop robust and sustainable TPM plans to maximize equipment potential & longevity
• Manage project budgets in concert with monthly expense reporting
• Exhibit detailed critical thinking skills for complex problem resolution
• Exposure to Capital Project planning
• Annual Operating Plan (AOP) development
• Business Cases (BC) & Capital Expenditure Requests (CER) development
• Evaluate Return on Investment (ROI) for new assets
• Write specification documents for new equipment based on cost, delivery, quality & people
• Perform tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• May perform other duties as assigned and extend into other areas as needed

What You Need to Succeed:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with a diverse group
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and in independent situations, and exercise good judgment to reach sound conclusions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, schedules, rules, procedures, etc.
• Fluent in Microsoft programs for data analysis, report generation, project management, etc.
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Strong problem-solving skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity; ability to use fingers and hands to feel, handle, or squeeze; reach with hands and arms; twist/turn body; perform repetitive motions
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, frequently and for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Ability to frequently lift up to 5 pounds, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and rarely lift up to 60 pounds. Any lifts over 35 pounds should be done with assistance.

MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use two hand controls
• Ability to use pneumatic tools
• Ability to use testing equipment

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Exposure to various chemicals including greases, oils, and adhesives in safe exposure amounts and approved for use in our facility by EHS
• Exposure to temperature changes
• Exposure to moderate noise levels with intermittent loud noises
• Exposure to vibration
• Exposure to dirt and/or dust
• Exposure to sharp objects and parts
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, protected by approved guarding and controls

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Minimum requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

• You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there's plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, "this is your business, run with it".
• You're looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
• You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in