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Project Engineer (Sr)

Sterling Engineering
Woodridge, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026
Title: Sr Project Engineer - Pipelines

Location: Remote

Hire Type: Direct

Compensation: $125K

Must have Skill Set: Natural Gas/ Utility

Overview:

Sr. Project Engineer

Job Summary: Will lead and guide the entire project/program team, conducting final reviews and developing advanced technical comprehension. This role involves leading client calls and meetings independently and understanding niche or unique concepts and calculations.

Job Duties:

  • Team Lead; direct and guide an entire Project/Program Team
  • Apply expert knowledge of code, standards, and client expectations
  • Lead design challenge and conflict resolution
  • Lead and set expectations for design instruction
  • Conduct final reviews, at times acting as a final reviewer
  • Independently lead client calls and meetings
  • Demonstrate solutions-driven communication skills
  • Actively develops other team members
  • Scope approver, risk assessor, solutions-driven leader
  • Provide workflow direction and estimate allowable hours
  • Provide project status updates and workload reports to client
  • Approve scope, assess risk and provide proactive solutions
  • Track performance metrics/KPI’s of Project Team
  • Complete all assignments on time and within allowable hours
  • Demonstrate Company Core Values
  • Promote a culture of Safety
  • Other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in an Engineering field from an ABET accredited university
  • Work experience in the Natural Gas industry

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of niche or unique concepts and calculations
  • Understand client’s cost estimating procedures and expectations
  • Able to work independently and effectively in a remote setting
  • Advanced technical comprehension
  • Accepts constructive feedback
  • Strong work ethic
  • Ability to forecast design challenges and delays
  • Inquisitive
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Understands Safety Concerns and Required PPE

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with MS Office Suite
  • PE licensure

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

Salary : $125,000

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