Top Project Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Lead project scoping and planning, develop test programs and special methods, manage laboratory activities and staff, liaise with clients on technical issues and compliance, prepare reports and follow-up procedures, and resolve complex engineering and scope variation issues to ensure products meet UL requirements.

Manage fire alarm control panel projects from scope through testing, inspection, and certification. Coordinate lab and field activities, communicate UL requirements with clients, develop test programs and methods, resolve engineering issues, and provide technical guidance and project documentation.

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.

Manage UL testing projects for fire alarm control panels: define scope, set test programs, examine samples for compliance, coordinate lab technicians, communicate results to clients, prepare reports and follow-up procedures, develop special test methods/equipment, and resolve engineering issues. Role may include client-site test witnessing and representing UL at industry events.

Plans and manages automated material handling projects from quoting through installation, commissioning, acceptance, and client training. Responsibilities include coordinating vendors, purchase orders, schedules, budgets, risks, resources, drawings, software implementation, change orders, documentation, and stakeholder updates. The role also supervises on-site installations, supports client relationships, and ensures systems meet design, operational, maintenance, and safety requirements.

Lead the technical execution of complex process information and control system projects from initiation through delivery. Define scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, quality plans, and testing processes; coordinate cross-functional teams and end-users; host factory acceptance tests; communicate project status; manage risks and issues; and mentor junior engineers. The role supports Honeywell UOP Process Technologies and requires expertise in industrial control systems, project engineering, and relevant engineering disciplines.

Lead the technical execution of complex process information and control system projects from initiation through delivery. Responsibilities include defining scope and deliverables, developing project and quality plans, coordinating cross-functional teams, communicating with end users, hosting factory acceptance tests, managing risks, ensuring ISO 9001 work-process adherence, and mentoring junior engineers.

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

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.

Manages technical aspects of current-product engineering projects from design changes through production implementation. Leads product enhancements, validation, testing, lifecycle management, cost reduction, and resolution of manufacturing and field issues. Coordinates cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers; maintains drawings, specifications, BOMs, and engineering change documentation; supports manufacturing and continuous improvement; monitors risks and project performance; and mentors engineering staff.

Leads and independently delivers complex control system integration projects, including design, instrumentation specifications, HMI and PLC applications, IT and network infrastructure, commissioning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and customer communication. Mentors team members, oversees project-site personnel when needed, ensures quality and customer satisfaction, and may participate in on-call rotations and overnight travel up to 50%.

Lead design efforts for gas distribution and transmission systems, meter/gate stations, and pipelines. Mentor junior engineers, coordinate design teams, ensure technical accuracy and compliance, review drawings, support quality control and business development, and drive process improvements to deliver safe, efficient projects.

The Senior Project Engineer, Mechanical leads mechanical design projects, oversees project engineers, ensures quality adherence, and mentors the engineering team.

The Mechanical Project Engineer manages project requirements, develops system designs, prepares deliverables, and ensures quality control while advising clients and coordinating project timelines.

The Project Engineer will manage electrical engineering projects, develop solutions to production issues, and support equipment safety upgrades while ensuring adherence to project specifications and compliance with regulations.

Manage multidisciplinary engineering projects from proposal through completion: coordinate teams, maintain client relationships, control schedules and budgets, mitigate risks, oversee design quality, and support project planning, reporting, and on-site activities.

Support planning, coordination, and execution of civil construction projects under supervision. Assist with schedules, budgets, technical analyses, documentation (RFIs, submittals, change orders), quality control, construction oversight, and collaboration with designers, contractors, and field personnel to ensure compliance with plans and project objectives.

Lead and manage civil infrastructure projects from design through construction. Prepare and review project documentation, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, monitor quality and compliance, track budgets and schedules, and perform field inspections using PM and CAD/CADD tools.

Perform electrical design and project support under senior supervision, prepare deliverables, coordinate with multi-discipline teams, ensure QA/QC, assist project management tasks (scheduling, budgeting, client communication), and contribute to business development and professional growth.

Serve as LG’s on-site technical authority for DirectView LED installations. Coordinate with project managers, system integrators, customers, vendors, and engineering teams; assess site readiness; validate materials; train installation teams; configure, commission, calibrate, and troubleshoot LED display systems; document progress; provide remote support; support demonstrations and events; and provide product improvement insights. Extensive travel, physical equipment handling, and adherence to job-site safety procedures are required.

Lead municipal infrastructure projects end-to-end including planning, construction plans/specifications, construction layout, resident engineering, stakeholder coordination, and managing multiple projects concurrently.

Prepare, schedule, and coordinate design documents and calculations for site development projects including grading, utilities, stormwater management, permits, and construction documents. Support project managers, communicate with clients and municipalities, coordinate subconsultants, track schedules and deadlines, attend meetings/hearings, and mentor junior staff while ensuring quality deliverables and project progress.

Support the Project Manager in planning, organizing, and controlling engineering projects. Define scope, develop schedules and budgets, coordinate discipline engineering activities, review drawings and reports, manage communications, track hours and change notices, prepare progress reports, and support quality control and staff performance evaluations. Work includes office, field, and construction-site visits.

Perform mid-level project management and electrical design for roadway lighting, ITS, toll facilities, EV charging, and traffic signals. Prepare plans, calculations, estimates, QA/QC reviews, scope and fee proposals, coordinate with utilities, support construction, and mentor junior staff while ensuring adherence to CDOT/IDOT/Illinois Tollway standards.

The Project Engineer is responsible for managing complex projects including equipment procurement, facility upgrades, and process improvements while collaborating with various teams and ensuring project success.