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Engineer II Projects

Downers Grove, IL, United StatesPosted Nov 5, 2026

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent engineering graduate or early-career engineer looking to build a career in project execution within a leading EPC environment. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced Project Engineers and Project Managers while supporting projects across the food & beverage, specialty chemicals, consumer products, oil & gas, and industrial manufacturing sectors .

The Project Engineer I role is designed as a developmental position that provides exposure to all phases of project execution, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup. Successful candidates will gain the experience and mentorship needed to grow into a Project Engineer and future Project Management leadership roles.

Support Project Engineers and Project Managers in the planning, coordination, and execution of EPC projects. Assist with coordination of multidisciplinary engineering activities and project deliverables. Track project schedules, action items, deliverables, and engineering progress. Participate in project meetings and prepare meeting minutes, progress updates, and status reports.

Coordinate communications between engineering disciplines, vendors, clients, and project teams. Review engineering drawings and deliverables for consistency with project scope and requirements. Support project document control, deliverable tracking, and quality management processes. Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and change management activities.

Support development of project schedules and project execution plans. Assist with procurement activities, vendor coordination, and equipment tracking. Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and project planning sessions. Support engineering, construction, commissioning, and startup activities as required.

Travel periodically to client sites and project locations to gain field experience and support project execution. Projects may include: Food and beverage manufacturing facilities Specialty chemical plants Consumer products manufacturing facilities Oil & gas processing facilities Facility expansions and debottlenecking projects Greenfield production facilities Brownfield plant upgrades and modernization projects Utility and infrastructure improvement projects Required Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.

0-3 years of engineering experience. Internship, co-op, or project experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction, industrial operations, or EPC environments is highly valued. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Eagerness to learn project execution, engineering coordination, and project management principles. Preferred Internship or co-op experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, food & beverage, chemical, or oil & gas projects. Exposure to engineering design, project coordination, construction, or operations environments.

Familiarity with project schedules, budgeting, or project controls concepts. EIT certification or desire to pursue professional registration. Interest in long-term career growth within project engineering and project management. Why Join Zachry? Gain exposure to the full EPC project lifecycle. Work alongside experienced Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Engineering Leaders.

Support projects across multiple industries and technologies. Develop both technical and project management skills. Build a career path toward Project Engineer II, Project Manager, and future project leadership opportunities. Join a company known for delivering complex industrial projects and developing future project leaders.

Zachry Engineering Corporation is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and drug-free workplace. Zachry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-AS1

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