Project Engineer (Utilities & Infrastructure)

Position: Project Engineer / Utilities Engineer Duration: 12+ months / plus extensions Location: Waukegan, IL 60087 onsitePay Rate $40.00 - $55.00 per hour I am looking for a hands-on Project Engineer / Utilities Engineer (HVAC & Utilities) in Waukegan, IL — and this is NOT your typical PM role. In this role you will be walking systems across multiple buildings, identifying issues and scoping solutions, leading installs, retrofits and commissioning, work with steam, chilled water, AHUs and more. This Project Engineer is for someone that owns the Utilities and HVAC infrastructure within the building site. You will be able to own real projects and see the impact onsite.QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated hands-on project experience with: Building utilities (steam, chilled water, hot water, glycol)HVAC systems, particularly AHUs and related componentsUtility/HVAC distribution systems within buildingsAbility to: Walk the site and identify what needs replacementSelect appropriate vendors and equipmentManage multiple projects in parallelExperience in project engineering or hands-on project management Ability to read and work with schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical/electrical drawings. Solid communication skills for working with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE) Experience with controls / controls engineering (e.g., understanding of HVAC / control schematics, sequence of operations).Background in facilities, utilities, or pharmaceutical/industrial environments.Prior experience upgrading aging infrastructure across multiple buildings or sites.About us...Sterling Engineering, in business for 57 years ... we offer FULL BENEFITS! As a Sterling Engineering W2 employee on contract, you receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 3 Medical plans to choose from, Dental & Vision plans, 401(k) with a match, and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.