Chemical Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develops, executes and/or manages engineering projects at the site to meet the proper efficiency, time, scope, budget, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Provide input for process modifications and/or modifications of existing operation, and develop business cases as appropriate.

• Delivers the site capex investment plan in accordance with agreed site priorities.

• Provide PLC troubleshooting support to site operations.

• Identify opportunities and make suggestions for improvement in production process.

• Functional excellence in HSE policies, project management, construction management and contractor management.

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Requirements

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering

  • 3-5 years of applicable project or process engineering experience, ideally in a paint or chemical factory

  • Experience designing and selecting equipment for Class 1 Div 1 environments

  • Experience with PTW (permit to work), MOC (management of change) and PSM (process safety management) requirements

  • Experience with PLC / Automation / OT Infrastructure

  • Ability to work in hot and cold environments and inclement weather

  • Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment with limited exposure to chemical agents

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of North Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $105000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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