Project Engineer - Refinery

Job Description Title: Project Engineer - RefineryLocation: Lemont, IL Shift: 1st Shift Hire Type: Long Term Open-Ended Contract (Multi-Year, No End Date) Pay Rate: $50-80 per hourCompensation & BenefitsAs a contract employee of Sterling Engineering, you'll receive a full, competitive benefits package, including:Three Medical Plan OptionsDental & Vision Coverage401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Paid Time Off & Paid HolidaysThis is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys owning projects from initial scope development through construction, commissioning, and startup. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary engineering, operations, construction, reliability, and process teams while gaining valuable experience with capital project execution, cost management, safety, and large-scale industrial infrastructure.If you're looking for a role where you can take real ownership of projects, work with experienced technical teams, and see your engineering decisions implemented in the field, this is an excellent opportunity.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, organize, and execute assigned capital projects from scope development through commissioning and startupDevelop and maintain project scope, budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, and performance objectivesCoordinate multidisciplinary project teams including Process Engineering, Electrical/Instrumentation, Reliability, Operations, Construction, and other technical groupsMonitor project costs, cash flow, schedules, and overall project performanceManage project change orders and maintain effective scope and cost controlOversee outside engineering resources, contractors, and material quality requirementsExecute detailed engineering design activities and support major equipment and material purchasesDevelop and maintain project documentation in accordance with established stage-gate processesLead the Management of Change (MOC) process for assigned projectsLead Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews (PSSRs) to ensure projects are safely prepared for startupSupport construction, commissioning, and startup activities to verify proper installation and project requirementsEnsure projects meet safety, quality, environmental, regulatory, cost, schedule, and performance objectivesQualificationsMust have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related engineering disciplineMust have 5+ years of Project Engineering experience in a petroleum or chemical refineryExperience managing engineering or capital projects from concept through executionStrong understanding of project scope, cost, scheduling, and change managementAbility to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and operations teamsPreferred QualificationsFamiliarity with PV Elite and/or CAESAR IIFamiliarity with industry codes such as ASME Section XIII and ASME B31.3Any responsibility for directly reviewing or actually doing pipe stress or pressure vessel analysisQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.