Field Project Engineer; Electrical & Generator Projects
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-11-04
Listing for:
D2B Groups
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-04
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Field/Service Technician, Operations Management, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
D2B Groups is partnering with an established, growing distributor of on-site power generation and critical power equipment to hire a Project Engineer. This is a high-visibility role serving as the technical point person on industrial and commercial projects, carrying each one from order through installation and commissioning while keeping sales, field service, contractors, and the end customer aligned.
It is a strong fit for someone with hands‑on experience in generators, switch gear, UPS, or power distribution who enjoys owning a project schedule, solving technical problems, and being the person everyone relies on to get the job across the finish line.
What You’ll Do- Serve as the technical liaison on assigned projects, protecting project integrity across scope, installation, and commissioning.
- Ensure accurate, timely communication between the sales team, project management and field service teams, service sales, contractors, and the end user.
- Engage early on industrial sales opportunities that are likely to convert to an order.
- Answer, assess, and resolve submittal comments and technical design issues.
- Track and manage each milestone within the project schedule, and report project status and issues to management.
- Meet with sales representatives, sales management, contractors, and applications engineering to finalize the bill of materials and customer delivery requirements.
- Attend submittal review meetings and update documents and drawings as required.
- Generate and compile submittal documents for completion by the submittal coordinator.
- Coordinate communication among all parties involved in milestone achievement to drive completion.
- Attend and lead site meetings on complex projects, including kickoff, submittal review, and site commissioning, ensuring accurate installation and on‑time startup.
- Engage field service prior to equipment shipment and schedule the site services kickoff meeting ahead of the startup date.
- Step in at any point in the process as needed to keep projects on schedule and under budget.
- 2+ years of technical experience with large power distribution systems, three‑phase UPS systems, switch gear, generators, or batteries.
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office, CRM, and ERP systems.
- Ability to prioritize projects based on impact, time to implement, and direction from leadership.
- Professional interpersonal skills and strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Proven ability to collaborate across departments and gain buy‑in toward a common goal.
- Ability to understand complex situations and projects while keeping a balanced view of all processes and procedures.
- Clean driving record and ability to travel to job sites.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
- Preferred:
Experience in the on‑site power generation industry.
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Optional vision, disability, and supplemental coverages
- 401(k) with company match
- Vacation
- Company Truck
- Salary: $,000
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