Project Engineer

Valdes Architecture & Engineering

Project Manager leading the planning and execution of engineering projects at Valdes Architecture & Engineering. Focusing on municipal, transportation, and industrial markets in a collaborative environment.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeLombard • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing engineering projects from proposal to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards. Proficient in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and maintaining strong client relationships while effectively communicating project performance.

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Project ManagementEngineering ExperienceProject SchedulingClient CommunicationRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementEngineering DesignBudgetingCost TrackingChange ManagementProject SchedulingScope DevelopmentResource AllocationWorkload ForecastingField Investigations

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMultitasking

Industry Keywords

Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringChemical EngineeringConsultingIndustrial EnvironmentChemical SectorRefining SectorUtility SectorTransportation Sector

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage engineering projects from proposal through project completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout all phases of project execution.
Plan, organize, and oversee engineering design activities to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with client requirements.
Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and proactively implement solutions to keep projects on track.
Maintain strong working relationships with clients and serve as a primary point of contact throughout project execution.
Coordinate project meetings, prepare status reports, and communicate project performance to internal and external stakeholders.
Support project planning, resource allocation, and workload forecasting.
Assist with project budgeting, cost tracking, and change management activities.
Participate in project proposals, scope development, and project planning efforts.
Collaborate with discipline leaders to resolve technical and project execution challenges.
Travel to client facilities for project meetings, site visits, field investigations, and on-site assignments as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or another accredited engineering discipline.
Minimum of two (2) years of engineering experience within a consulting or industrial environment.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting projects within the chemical, refining, utility, municipal, transportation or industrial sectors.
Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
Experience developing and maintaining project schedules.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute engineering projects while maintaining quality standards and meeting project deadlines.
Willingness and ability to travel locally and occasionally out of town for client meetings and project assignments.
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
401K plan
Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance
Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Pet Insurance
Discounted gym membership
Tuition reimbursement