Engineer II Projects

Zachry Group • Downers Grove, IL

2h

About The Position

This is a developmental project execution role for a recent engineering graduate or early-career engineer in an EPC environment. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced Project Engineers and Project Managers and support projects across food and beverage, specialty chemicals, consumer products, oil and gas, and industrial manufacturing. The role provides exposure to all phases of project execution, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup, with mentorship intended to support growth into project engineering and project management roles.

Projects may include food and beverage manufacturing facilities, specialty chemical plants, consumer products manufacturing facilities, oil and gas processing facilities, facility expansions and debottlenecking projects, greenfield production facilities, brownfield plant upgrades and modernization projects, and utility and infrastructure improvement projects. Periodic travel to client sites and project locations is required to gain field experience and support project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 0–3 years of engineering experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and 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.

Nice To Haves

• Internship, co-op, or project experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction, industrial operations, or EPC environments is highly valued.
• Internship or co-op experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, food and beverage, chemical, or oil and 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.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Engineers and Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and executing EPC projects.
• Assist with coordinating 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.

Benefits

• Exposure to the full EPC project lifecycle.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Engineering Leaders.
• Support for projects across multiple industries and technologies.
• Development of technical and project management skills.
• Career path toward Project Engineer II, Project Manager, and future project leadership opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level