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Project EngineerMichael Page • St. Charles, IL, US
Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Michael Page • St. Charles, IL, US
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This Project Engineer role focuses on leading engineering projects from initial concept through commissioning, coordinating design, fabrication, testing, and customer interface. The position requires strong project management skills, technical engineering capability, and the ability to work cross‑functionally with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.

Client Details

A long‑standing, stable, and family‑oriented organization known for promoting from within and offering strong professional growth opportunities. The company designs and manufactures highly engineered fluid‑handling products used across a variety of industrial applications and maintains a collaborative, people‑focused culture.

Description

  • Manage engineering projects involving custom mechanical systems from initial design through commissioning.
  • Develop project plans, define scope, monitor schedules, track costs, and maintain proper documentation.
  • Lead technical design efforts, including reviewing P&IDs, 3D models, fabrication drawings, and engineering calculations.
  • Determine project specifications based on customer requirements, standards, and site conditions.
  • Select equipment such as pumps, fans, and valves to meet performance and compliance needs.
  • Produce technical documentation, including manuals, functional descriptions, and process flow diagrams.
  • Coordinate closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customers; conduct site visits and prepare follow‑up reports.
  • Support project commissioning, troubleshoot issues during manufacturing, and ensure smooth project handoff.

Profile

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably mechanical.
  • Two to three years of project engineering experience in manufacturing or assembly environments.
  • Strong project management abilities and capacity to work independently.
  • Proficiency with Autodesk / AutoCAD and strong understanding of dimensioning and technical drawings.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and with customers.
  • Preferred background in skid design, pumps, piping systems, fluid dynamics, instrumentation, or customer‑facing engineering work.
  • Motivated, organized, collaborative, and eager to grow.
  • Willingness to travel less than 25%, including one international trip.
  • Job Offer

  • Salary range of $90,000 to $110,000, with flexibility for highly experienced candidates.
  • Annual discretionary bonus.
  • 401(k) with 50% match up to 6%.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Two weeks PTO to start, increasing to 120 hours after one year.
  • Hybrid schedule with four days onsite and one day remote.
  • Stable, long‑tenured, family‑oriented environment with strong internal promotion opportunities.
  • MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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