Project Engineer (Utilities & Infrastructure)

Position: Project Engineer

Duration: 12 months / plus extensions

Location: Waukegan, IL 60087 onsite

Pay Rate $40.00 - $55.00 per hour

I am looking for a hands-on Project Engineer / Facilities Engineer (HVAC & Utilities) in Waukegan, IL — and this is NOT your typical PM role.

In this role you will be walking systems across multiple buildings, identifying issues and scoping solutions, leading installs, retrofits and commissioning, work with steam, chilled water, AHUs and more.

This Project Engineer is for someone that owns the Utilities and HVAC infrastructure within the building site. You will be able to own real projects and see the impact onsite.

Qualifications

Demonstrated hands-on project experience with:

• Building utilities (steam, chilled water, hot water, glycol)
• HVAC systems, particularly AHUs and related components
• Utility/HVAC distribution systems within buildings
  
  

Ability to:

• Walk the site and identify what needs replacement
• Select appropriate vendors and equipment
• Manage multiple projects in parallel
  
  

Experience In Project Engineering Or Hands-on Project Management

Ability to read and work with schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical/electrical drawings.

Solid communication skills for working with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications (nice To Have)

• Experience with controls / controls engineering (e.g., understanding of HVAC / control schematics, sequence of operations).
• Background in facilities, utilities, or pharmaceutical/industrial environments.
• Prior experience upgrading aging infrastructure across multiple buildings or sites.
  
  

About us…Sterling Engineering, in business for 57 years …we offer FULL BENEFITS! As a Sterling Engineering W2 employee on contract, you receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 3 Medical plans to choose from, Dental & Vision plans, 401(k) with a match, and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

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.