Project Engineer - Mechanical

Insight Global
Batavia, IL

Job Description

This position spans project execution, process scale-up, and on-site facility support, with responsibilities ranging from pilot-scale build-outs to development of a Full-Scope Integrated Complex via a traditional EPC execution model. Reports to the Director of Engineering and collaborates closely across process development, manufacturing, and R&D teams.

Project execution

The project management responsibilities of this role span multiple project scales and complexities:

Pilot:

o Support engineering, R&D, and operations teams in building out new pilot operations at the Batavia facility.

o Develop intimate understanding of unit operations

o Manage in-house projects with support from local contractors and OEMs.

o Improve schedule and cost compliance while maintaining a pragmatic, "build-first" execution approach.

o Serve as an individual contributor where needed, filling gaps in:

? Fixed and rotating equipment design

? Layout and plot planning

? Structural support

? Mechanical and piping interconnections

Full-Scope Integrated Complex:

o Lead project development of a commercial-scale facility through a traditional EPC-driven approach.

o Work in close partnership with process engineering during FEED to deliver a financeable project.

o Own or strongly influence:

? Construction planning

? Project controls (cost, schedule, construction risk)

? EPC, licensor, and consultant coordination

? Cross-discipline and OSBL/ISBL interfaces

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy:

Skills and Requirements

  • B.S. in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related field with 7+ years relevant experience.

  • Direct project management of complex project(s) encompassing multiple unit operations and OSBL scope, ideally spanning from FEL1 through commissioning.

  • 4+ years experience in on-site, client side, project engineering support is preferred

  • Experience working with external SMEs across engineering disciplines, as well as OEMs, Mechanical Shops, Fabricators, and others to retrofit existing PVs and piping systems.

  • Knowledge and experience with relevant codes (ASME VIII, NFPA, etc) is preferred.

  • Working knowledge of industrial controls systems and instrumentation.

  • Comfort or interest in working with limited support on a blank canvas as well as taking projects from conception to operation.

Posted 2026-02-06

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