Project Engineer

Audubon Companies•Henning, IL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Audubon is seeking a Project Engineer to work onsite at a client facility in Romeoville, Illinois. The Project Engineer will serve as the primary onsite resource, representing the project team and coordinating with home-office, corporate, and plant personnel. The role supports capital project execution and day-to-day engineering needs, and leads small-to-mid-size capital projects from concept through installation and startup in coordination with the office engineering and design team. The position involves developing project scopes, budgets, and schedules; coordinating equipment procurement and contractor bids; managing onsite contractor activities; maintaining project documentation; and providing hands-on support to plant maintenance teams. Project work must be planned around limited production downtime, and installation support includes frequent weekend work and extended hours during shutdowns. The employee will report back and coordinate weekly with the home engineering team in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in Project Engineering or Lead Engineering roles.
Engineering degree required; Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
Construction Management or Project Engineering backgrounds are considered with relevant experience.
Ability to perform the physical demands described in the posting, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Support capital project execution and day-to-day engineering needs with home and corporate engineering teams and onsite plant leadership.
Act as a liaison among corporate engineering, plant operations, plant maintenance, contractors, and equipment vendors.
Track actions and schedule plant activities.
Report back and coordinate weekly with the home engineering team in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Lead small-to-mid-size capital projects from concept through installation and startup with the office engineering and design team.
Maintain core project documentation, including action items, schedules, and cost reports.
Develop preliminary scopes, budgets, and schedules for capital projects and plant-level initiatives.
Coordinate with equipment vendors to specify, evaluate, and procure process and utility equipment.
Solicit and review bids from mechanical, electrical, controls, and other contractors.
Develop bid tabs for client review and approval.
Manage onsite contractor activities to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Plan and coordinate project work around limited production downtime windows.
Support installation efforts, including frequent weekend work and extended hours during shutdowns.
Provide hands-on engineering support to maintenance teams for troubleshooting, repairs, and system improvements.
Track project progress, communicate status updates, and escalate risks or delays as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.