Sterling Engineering · 7 hours ago
Project Engineer
Hanover Park, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $115K/yr
2+ years expSterling Engineering is seeking a CAPEX Project Engineer to lead capital expenditure projects. The role involves managing project development activities, overseeing vendor performance, and ensuring project compliance with schedules and safety standards.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Herman Davis
Responsibilities
Lead front-end project development activities, including conceptual design, layout creation, cost estimation, equipment research, project timelines, and contingency planning
Manage CapEx projects from initial scope definition through implementation, including budget creation, schedule development, user requirements validation, and refinement of estimates during preliminary engineering
Create and maintain detailed project schedules and AutoCAD layouts to coordinate installation activities across Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations teams
Research, evaluate, and select vendors through competitive bidding processes; support procurement through purchase requisitions, contract management, and ongoing vendor communication
Partner with technical and commercial teams to generate accurate capital estimates for new business opportunities
Monitor vendor and contractor performance to ensure compliance with schedules, safety standards, and contractual obligations
Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), equipment validations, and vendor site audits
Oversee equipment installation, commissioning, and startup, ensuring smooth handoff to Maintenance and Production once systems are stabilized
Provide clear, timely project updates to leadership and key stakeholders
Collaborate with Process and Reliability Engineering to identify improvement opportunities that increase throughput, reduce scrap and downtime, optimize labor, and enhance product quality
Support CapEx sponsors through the approval process, including business case development, ROI analysis, and post-project evaluations
Maintain facility-wide AutoCAD layouts, equipment capacity data, and demand-monitoring documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Technology, or related field from an accredited institution
2–5 years of experience managing capital projects within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD design software
Company
Sterling Engineering
Sterling Engineering is an engineering company providing technical recruitment and engineering project services.
501-1000 employees
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