Project Engineer - Capital Projects

Sedron Technologies is hiring a talented Project Engineer - Capital Projects in Chicago, IL, Bellingham, WA or Sedro-Woolley, WA!

Sedron is a leading provider of circular waste management technologies for agricultural manure and municipal biosolids processing, deploying facilities across several North American regions. Since its founding in 2014, Sedron has pioneered innovative solutions, including the patented Varcor® system, to transform waste into clean water, organic fertilizer, and carbon-negative commodities. With strong engineering expertise, Sedron’s processes reduce nutrient pollution, lower operational expenses, and promote sustainability at a fraction of traditional costs.

The Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the Engineering Manager in coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities to ensure technical deliverables support project execution. This role integrates engineering, procurement, and construction requirements and supports the project team in delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

The Project Engineer serves as the central coordination point between engineering disciplines, project management, and construction teams, taking direction from the Engineering Manager, and supporting the Project Director as necessary.

Because we design, build, commission, and operate our technologies, we are looking for individuals who can meet the following essential functions of the position:

Coordinate engineering disciplines to ensure alignment with project scope, schedule and budget
Support constructability reviews and provide technical support during construction activities
Coordinate responses to RFIs, design clarifications, and field change requests
Maintain project documentation and engineering decision logs
Conduct site visits and field walkdowns to verify installation quality and adherence to design intent
Overseeing upkeep of the Document Master Index for the project
Serve as a primary coordinator of technical and organizational interfaces across the project
Identify and manage interfaces between:
Engineering disciplines (mechanical, civil, electrical, controls, process)
Engineering firms and EPC partners
Equipment vendors and designers
Construction contractors
Operations, maintenance, and commissioning teams
Maintain and track an interface register identifying interface responsibilities, deliverables, and deadlines
Facilitate communication and issue resolution across project teams to prevent scope gaps, design conflicts, or delays
Support technical procurement activities including:
Preparation of bid packages
Vendor technical bid evaluations
Equipment specification reviews
Vendor drawing and document review
Coordinate vendor deliverables and ensure alignment with project engineering and schedule requirements
Monitor engineering and construction progress to ensure alignment with project milestones
Identify risks, constraints, and potential schedule impacts and help implement mitigation strategies
Assist with scope management and change control processes
Support development of system turnover and commissioning plans
Assist with commissioning activities and issue resolution between engineering, construction, and operations teams
Ensure documentation completeness for project closeout and operational readiness
Promote and support a strong project safety culture.
Ensure engineering and construction activities comply with codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
This position allows for growth and career progression to be determined by performance, certifications, and supervisor discretion.

Benefits

Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options to keep you feeling your best
401(k) with employer matching
Generous paid time off and paid holidays (plus 2 floating holidays to use your way)
Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
FSA and HSA options with employer contributions
Tuition reimbursement — we invest in your growth
Casual work attire — no suits required (unless that’s your thing)



Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, or related discipline)
5-10 years of experience in industrial project engineering, EPC, or capital project delivery
Experience supporting large industrial or infrastructure projects ($100M+)
Industrial facility design and construction
Engineering documentation including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and layouts
Basic understanding of project controls, construction processes, and commissioning
Must have effective verbal, reading, and written communication skills in the English language
Strong interface coordination and cross-functional collaboration
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage complex technical information across multiple stakeholders
Strong problem-solving and analytical capability
High attention to detail, safety, and quality
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced project environments
Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
Experience with Design Build and EPC project execution models
Experience managing technical interfaces across multi-contractor projects
Familiarity with project management tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar

Additional Information

Compensation range for this role is between $115,000 – 160,000 annually
The range provided is Sedron’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.
Discretionary bonus
Travel up to 20%



Must be a US Citizen or legal permanent resident for this position. We are unable to sponsor any employment visas.



We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. Due to the nature of the work performed, this role is considered Safety Sensitive and as such all applicants will be subject to a pre-employment drug test, and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.



Not sure you meet all the qualifications? We encourage you to still apply! We’ll review your application and may have training opportunities or other positions available.



Sedron Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sedron Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Sedron Technologies is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran/E-Verify/Drug-Free Employer. To view the E-Verify Right to Work poster in English or Spanish, click here.
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