Zachry Group

Turnkey engineering and construction services

Engineer 2 Projects

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDowners Grove, IL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or a related Engineering discipline is required.
The candidate must have 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 are required.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities are required.
The candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
The candidate must be eager to learn project execution, engineering coordination, and project management principles.

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 the 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.

Desired Qualifications

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.

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.

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.

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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

About the Company

Zachry Group

Turnkey engineering and construction services

Zachry Group provides turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services for the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors in North America. It covers the full project lifecycle by helping customers plan, build and renew critical facilities, often as a single‑point provider responsible for the entire scope. The company executes projects through engineering, procurement, fabrication and on-site construction with a strong emphasis on safety and reliable delivery. What sets Zachry Group apart is its long history (since 1924), a purpose‑driven culture and a consistent focus on safety, quality and meeting customers’ immediate and long-term goals across diverse sectors. Its goal is to help clients achieve their objectives by delivering the best possible outcomes while maintaining high safety standards.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: San Antonio, TX
Founded: 1924

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