Project Engineer, Civil Engineering
Plainfield, Will County, Illinois, 60544, USA
Listed on 2025-11-07
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Engineering
Civil Engineering -
Construction
Civil Engineering
Project Engineer – CB&I
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Company OverviewCB&I® is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 135+ year history, we have the global expertise and strategically‑located operations to provide customers world‑class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.
Role OverviewSenior level operational professional, typically site based. Responsibilities include support of all phases of project activities on medium (USD
100MM
+) projects, covering engineering, procurement, and construction. The Project Engineer (Ops) is considered a Junior Level Project Manager but does not have profit and loss (P&L) accountability. This Professional (Degreed) role may have supervisory responsibility and typically reports to Project or Operations Management.
- The Project Engineer (Ops) is a Project Management role distinct from a Project Engineer (Eng).
- The Sr. Project Engineer provides technical support to coordinate engineering, procurement and construction deliverables during all project phases so that designs meet operational requirements and engineering standards.
- Coordinate project plans, contractual arrangements, schedules, activities, and milestones.
- May be responsible for client or customer reporting requirements and client operational interactions.
- Deliver engineering, construction, purchasing, scheduling, and startup aspects of projects.
- Participate in Continuous Improvement Programs, such as Lessons Learned, to support quality and project goals.
- Ensure items are installed per the latest specifications and drawings, meeting quality, cost and time constraints.
- Monitor progress, schedule performance, and identify problems related to budget, schedules and engineering standards, working directly with Project Controls.
- Investigate and follow up on technical queries with the technical services groups.
- Provide technical and quality assistance to Construction Supervisors and Field crews.
- Identify and interpret material specifications and provide technical support to the supply chain to meet project schedules.
- Ensure work complies with scope and operational requirements, obtaining appropriate approvals and documenting calculations, specifications, variations, etc.
- Typically 8‑10+ years since first degree and 8+ years relevant experience in Project Engineering, Construction Management or Project Controls.
- 2+ years of engineering experience preferred.
- Professional Degree (Engineering or other Technical BS required).
- Organizational Level: N‑5+
- Reports to:
Regional Operations or Project Management - Permanent
Work Location:
Regional Home Office - May be temporarily assigned to Project Sites
- Common Performance Metrics
- Productivity LPF
- Construction Budget
- On‑time completion
- Business presence and polish
- Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
- Proactively identifies and solves complex problems
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Mentally agile and able to multi‑task and manage tight deadlines
- Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated business partnering skills with ability to influence the organization
- Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying complex environments
- A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level
- Proactively embraces and promotes CB&I’s values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment
Mid‑Senior level
Employment TypeFull‑time
Job FunctionEngineering and Information Technology
IndustryOil and Gas
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