Top Project Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Lead the design, installation, commissioning, and delivery of capital projects across seven manufacturing sites. Manage facility infrastructure and equipment installations, develop engineering scopes and specifications, coordinate contractors and vendors, mitigate project risks, and plan work around production downtime. The role partners with plant leadership, corporate engineering, operations, maintenance, and technical teams to deliver safe, compliant, environmentally responsible projects, initially focused on a multi-year pipeline in Rome, Georgia.

Manage actuator engineering projects from design through production release. Coordinate with customers, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers; develop schedules; review specifications; create drawings and BOMs; support assembly, testing, troubleshooting, validation, and root cause analysis. Ensure designs meet technical, quality, safety, and customer requirements while providing technical field support and traveling domestically and internationally as needed.

Leads regional packaging engineering projects from ideation through closure, including capital project scoping, budgeting, contractor and OEM management, installation, commissioning, validation, and startup. Collaborates with R&D, Quality, Commercial, and Finance while ensuring safety, timelines, budgets, and project objectives are achieved. The role supports packaging, product distribution, palletizing, and warehousing initiatives and requires substantial domestic travel with potential international travel.

Manages electrical distribution testing and certification projects from scope definition through completion. Coordinates laboratory activities, technicians, test programs, client communications, reports, compliance reviews, and project administration. Resolves engineering issues, develops test methods and equipment, evaluates product compliance with UL requirements, and provides technical guidance to staff and clients. The hybrid role requires frequent travel to client sites for testing or witnessing tests.

Plans and manages product testing and certification projects for wiring devices. Evaluates samples against UL requirements, develops test programs, coordinates laboratory technicians, resolves engineering issues, prepares reports and procedures, and communicates project status and technical requirements to clients. The role may involve client-site travel, industry representation, test-method development, and continuous improvement. Training is provided and the position is open to fresh graduates.

Coordinates urban infrastructure projects and resolves utility construction conflicts within Chicago. Reviews civil engineering plans, schedules, specifications, permits, and technical documents; analyzes project data and maps; coordinates public and private stakeholders; supports capital improvement planning, traffic and detour reviews, project sequencing, and infrastructure management technology solutions for CDOT.

Plans and manages product testing and certification projects, including defining scope, costs, schedules, test programs, and sample requirements. Communicates with clients about technical issues, UL procedures, compliance findings, project status, and results. Coordinates laboratory technicians and engineering support staff, reviews samples and test data, resolves variation notices, prepares reports and service procedures, and supports development of UL requirements, test methods, and equipment.

Supports precast and prestressed concrete projects from presale review through erection. Performs low-complexity structural frame, component, and connection designs; prepares record calculations; coordinates with drafting, project management, production, contractors, architects, and erectors; resolves technical and production issues; visits jobsites and facilities; tracks project schedules; and develops software tools to improve engineering calculation efficiency.

Coordinates multidisciplinary engineering project execution, deliverables, schedules, interfaces, staffing, documentation, reporting, change management, and vendor activities. Ensures compliance with project procedures, client standards, quality processes, industry codes, and regulatory requirements. Communicates with clients and internal teams, resolves scope and interface issues, supports field activities, develops RFQ packages, and assists with project execution plans. The role requires refining or petrochemical experience, brownfield and FEED exposure, and support for Gulf Coast projects.

Designs and manages mechanical engineering projects from conception through completion. Produces construction documents, plans, calculations, and reports for HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, fire protection, and fuel systems. Conducts site investigations, coordinates multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants, supports clients, manages budgets and schedules, and assists with RFIs, addendums, and change orders. The role requires coordination with architects, engineers, and construction project managers.

Leads the development and execution of packaging, processing, and manufacturing projects. Defines project scope, specifies equipment, provides technical recommendations, manages project teams, and collaborates cross-functionally to improve supply chain reliability, efficiency, quality, productivity, safety, and sustainability.

Leads process engineering and capital projects across food manufacturing, from concept through completion. Oversees budgets, scope, contractors, timelines, technology selection, equipment specifications, plant layouts, automation opportunities, and compliance with safety and food-quality standards. Partners with manufacturing, innovation, procurement, finance, and engineering teams while guiding site teams and mentoring technical staff. Travel may reach 50% depending on project needs.

Lead AI training project development based on real-world mechanical engineering workflows. Design multidisciplinary engineering scenarios, define requirements and acceptance criteria, decompose complex problems into technical tasks, coordinate engineering contributions, and evaluate design feasibility. Apply expertise in mechanical design, analysis, manufacturing, verification, testing, and root-cause analysis to ensure realistic professional standards and deliverables.

Leads execution of material movement automation capital projects across North American manufacturing and distribution sites. Manages engineering, facility layouts, equipment installation, capacity improvements, suppliers, technical service providers, and cross-functional design activities. Drives value engineering, cost savings, safety, quality, regulatory, and financial compliance while coaching project contributors. The role supports automation implementation, equipment start-ups, and continuous improvement in 24/7 operations, with travel exceeding 50% across North America.

Own the assessment, architecture, integration, testing, deployment, and stabilization of a humanitarian virtual support hotline. Connect Telegram-based patient communication, administrative and professional portals, and the organization’s website into a reliable workflow. Develop analytics and feedback capabilities, ensure accurate data sharing and onboarding, resolve integration issues, and provide post-launch support while independently making and explaining technical decisions.

Leads automation and capital projects from concept through commissioning, manages engineering teams and multimillion-dollar budgets, and establishes regional standards for controls, architecture, integration, and cybersecurity. Drives Industry 4.0 initiatives including IIoT, MES connectivity, and advanced analytics. Provides technical mentorship, oversees vendors and contractors, governs schedules and costs, and serves as the senior authority for design reviews, code approvals, system integration, and complex troubleshooting.

Leads medium-complexity manufacturing engineering projects, including equipment design, process improvements, automation, machine rebuilds, and manufacturing line installations. Develops technical specifications, layouts, schedules, budgets, and project documentation. Provides hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. Collaborates with plant, maintenance, EH&S, vendors, and other stakeholders to improve productivity, reliability, safety, and cost efficiency. Extensive travel is required.

Owns end-to-end mechanical design, documentation, prototyping, integration, and commissioning of industrial automation systems and robotic end-of-arm tooling. Responsibilities include SolidWorks modeling, drawings, BOMs, release control, troubleshooting, testing, root-cause analysis, design for manufacturability, vendor coordination, and continuous improvement. The role works hands-on on the shop floor and collaborates across mechanical, electrical, controls, software, product, and deployment teams.

Improve and maintain an existing website and interactive dashboard using vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Integrate Google Sheets for editable dashboard data, create a manageable blog workflow, refine the user interface, document data sources and implementation, establish repository and Cloudflare deployment processes, and train non-technical users. The project is expected to be completed in approximately two weeks with daily overlap with the Palestine/SWANA team.

Leads complex infrastructure, cloud, security, and end-user technology projects from design through deployment and post-implementation support. Configures and troubleshoots networks, servers, migrations, identity systems, storage, backups, and cloud platforms. Provides senior technical guidance, documentation, training, escalation support, and client communication while partnering with project managers, vendors, and internal teams. Supports project budgets, timelines, reporting, client satisfaction, and transition to ongoing support. Requires regular travel and off-hours work.

Leads electrical engineering and design for civic, education, and public-sector buildings from conceptual planning through construction administration. Responsibilities include power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, low-voltage systems, backup power, calculations, modeling, Revit documentation, permitting, quality reviews, construction support, client coordination, and mentoring junior staff.

Leads technical onboarding and infrastructure, cloud, networking, cybersecurity, and technology transformation projects for clients. Assesses environments, designs and implements secure solutions, develops technical plans, manages risks, troubleshoots complex issues, and communicates with stakeholders. The role also provides technical escalation support, mentors engineers, improves implementation efficiency through automation and documentation, and delivers client-facing guidance across project lifecycles.

Lead onsite delivery of building automation projects, guide teams of 2–5 engineers, conduct system startups, install and configure software, perform loop checks, calibration, functional testing, troubleshooting, and field programming. Lead customer meetings, maintain customer relationships, train representatives, and support HVAC controls testing. The role requires 100% travel to customer project locations.

Oversees engineering project execution, including design, specifications, scheduling, cost estimation, resource coordination, production, installation, testing, and commissioning. Monitors progress against project plans, resolves operational issues, minimizes delays, and develops required resources. May also establish engineering standards, prepare budgets and forecasts, select materials and equipment, and coordinate project staff and external contractors.

Provides electrical engineering subject-matter expertise for large-scale data center development projects. Reviews design packages, codes, standards, equipment submittals, and electrical studies; collaborates with designers, contractors, procurement, commissioning, and operations teams; resolves design and construction issues; and supports project scope, value engineering, equipment procurement, and commissioning. Requires 25% travel and expertise in power systems, NEC compliance, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash analysis.