Project Engineer

Job Description

Title: Project Engineer

Location: Peru, IN (Relocation available)

Overview:

Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: 401k and annual bonus potential


Pay : $80,000-115,000 (depending on experience)

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a Project Engineer to support capital and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for developing engineering designs, supporting project execution, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The position collaborates cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and external partners to drive successful project outcomes and maintain compliance with applicable standards.

Job Duties:

• Develop preliminary engineering designs, layouts, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Conduct feasibility studies and support project planning activities.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders on installation and execution.
• Review technical drawings and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Prepare scopes of work, evaluate proposals, and support bid and contract documentation.
• Track project schedules, budgets, and progress; provide regular status updates.
• Perform field verification and update as-built documentation as needed.
• Travel up to 50% to support project implementation across multiple sites.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting engineering or capital projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of project coordination, engineering standards, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

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.

Meet Your Recruiter

Alicia Alexander
Technical Recruiter & Team Mentor

Alicia Alexander is a Technical Recruiter and Team Mentor at Sterling Engineering with four years of recruiting experience and nearly three years with Sterling. She specializes in engineering, manufacturing, and technical recruiting, supporting roles across maintenance, reliability, operations, engineering, and industrial environments, including food and life sciences.

Alicia is passionate about helping people find careers where they feel genuinely happy, supported, and positioned for long-term growth. She enjoys building meaningful relationships with candidates, helping them take the next step in their careers, and supporting companies as they build strong, high-performing teams.

With a background in psychology and human resources from North Central College, Alicia brings a people-focused approach to recruiting. Her understanding of relationship building, communication, and candidate motivation helps her create successful matches between talent and opportunity.

Alicia is known for developing strong partnerships with both candidates and hiring managers, with a focus on creating long-term placements that benefit both the individual and the organization.

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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.

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