Project Engineer II-ENG

Zachry GroupDowners Grove, IllinoisOn-siteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 2 hours ago

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About this role

This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding capital projects across the food & beverage, specialty chemicals, consumer products, oil & gas, and industrial manufacturing sectors . Our team supports both greenfield and brownfield EPC projects , ranging from facility expansions and process improvements to new production facilities and large-scale infrastructure investments. As a Project Engineer II, you will serve as a key link between project management, engineering disciplines, clients, vendors, and construction teams. You will help drive projects from early development and design through procurement, construction, startup, and closeout while gaining exposure to all phases of EPC project execution. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys both the technical and project management sides of the business and is looking to develop into a future Project Manager.
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
- 3-8 years of engineering, project engineering, or project execution experience.
- Experience supporting industrial, chemical, food & beverage, oil & gas, manufacturing, or EPC projects.
- Strong understanding of engineering workflows and project execution processes.
- Ability to coordinate activities across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred
- Experience within an EPC, consulting engineering, owner/operator, or industrial project environment.
- Exposure to project scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, or project controls.
- Experience supporting construction, commissioning, or startup activities.
- Experience working on both greenfield and brownfield capital projects.
- EIT certification or progress toward professional registration.
- Interest in pursuing Project Management as a long-term career path.

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Why Join Zachry?

- Work on complex and impactful industrial projects across multiple industries.
- Gain exposure to the full EPC project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with experienced Project Managers, Engineering Managers, and technical leaders.
- Develop both technical and project management skills.
- Build a career path toward Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, and Project Leadership roles.
- Join a company with a long-standing reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions and successful project outcomes.
Zachry Engineering Corporation is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and drug-free workplace. Zachry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-AS1