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Engineer II Projects

Zachry GroupDowners Grove🇺🇸United States

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeOn Site
LocationDowners Grove, United States
Microsoft OfficeBudgetingForecastingProcurementProject Management

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent engineering graduate or early-career engineer looking to build a career in project execution within a leading EPC environment. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced Project Engineers and Project Managers while supporting projects across the food & beverage, specialty chemicals, consumer products, oil & gas, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
The Project Engineer I role is designed as a developmental position that provides exposure to all phases of project execution, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup. Successful candidates will gain the experience and mentorship needed to grow into a Project Engineer and future Project Management leadership roles.
  • Support Project Engineers and Project Managers in the planning, coordination, and execution of EPC projects.
  • Assist with coordination of multidisciplinary engineering activities and project deliverables.
  • Track project schedules, action items, deliverables, and engineering progress.
  • Participate in project meetings and prepare meeting minutes, progress updates, and status reports.
  • Coordinate communications between engineering disciplines, vendors, clients, and project teams.
  • Review engineering drawings and deliverables for consistency with project scope and requirements.
  • Support project document control, deliverable tracking, and quality management processes.
  • Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and change management activities.
  • Support development of project schedules and project execution plans.
  • Assist with procurement activities, vendor coordination, and equipment tracking.
  • Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and project planning sessions.
  • Support engineering, construction, commissioning, and startup activities as required.

  • Travel periodically to client sites and project locations to gain field experience and support project execution.

    Projects may include:

    • Food and beverage manufacturing facilities
    • Specialty chemical plants
    • Consumer products manufacturing facilities
    • Oil & gas processing facilities
    • Facility expansions and debottlenecking projects
    • Greenfield production facilities
    • Brownfield plant upgrades and modernization projects
    • Utility and infrastructure improvement projects
Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
  • 0-3 years of engineering experience.
  • Internship, co-op, or project experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction, industrial operations, or EPC environments is highly valued.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Eagerness to learn project execution, engineering coordination, and project management principles.
Preferred
  • Internship or co-op experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, food & beverage, chemical, or oil & gas projects.
  • Exposure to engineering design, project coordination, construction, or operations environments.
  • Familiarity with project schedules, budgeting, or project controls concepts.
  • EIT certification or desire to pursue professional registration.
  • Interest in long-term career growth within project engineering and project management.
Why Join Zachry?
  • Gain exposure to the full EPC project lifecycle.
  • Work alongside experienced Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Engineering Leaders.
  • Support projects across multiple industries and technologies.
  • Develop both technical and project management skills.
  • Build a career path toward Project Engineer II, Project Manager, and future project leadership opportunities.
  • Join a company known for delivering complex industrial projects and developing future project leaders.
Zachry Engineering Corporation is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and drug-free workplace. Zachry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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