Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Project Engineer
Location: Downers Grove, IL

Hire Type: Long term contract

Pay Rate: $50-$70/hour (DOE)

Overview:

Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Em ployee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to and be active in all site safety programs including following all safety programs and policies in the office and in the field.
• Steward project objectives and related performance standards for all assigned projects including scope development, project cost, project schedule, quality, mechanical performance, safety of design and constructability, environmental, customer satisfaction, and legal/regulatory compliance.
• Become familiar with and follow the stage gated process to initiate, develop, and execute Capital projects. This includes developing and maintaining all project related documents as applicable and appropriate and stewarding the document approval process.
• Work both independently and as part of team to complete projects from start to finish to successfully implement the project and achieve stated objectives. Teams will be comprised of individuals from various other departments such as Process Design, Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Operations, Construction, etc.
• Monitor and report monthly on cost, including cash flow forecasting, and schedule. Responsible for change order management, scope management control, management of outside contract project engineering work, and material quality checks.
• Execute detail design and major material purchases for all assigned projects. Provide assistance, as required, to the Process Engineering, Operations, Construction, and other Departments on their related project responsibilities.
• Steward the Management of Change (MOC) process for assigned projects including leading Pre Start-up Safety Reviews (PSSRs) so new installations can be safely commissioned and started up.

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering from an accredited University. Years of Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Project Engineer; preferably in a Petroleum Refinery however experience in Chemical or Power Industries will be considered.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.