Project Engineer (Electrical Panels)
Job Description
Location: West Chicago, IL
Hire Type: Contract to Direct Hire (Longevity Desired)
Pay:$40-$50/hr.
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
- Prepare quotations, calculate material and labor costs, and determine selling prices.
- Generate written proposals and sketches for project drawings.
- Prepare Bills of Materials and CAD drawings for projects.
- Develop PLC and HMI programs.
- Collaborate with shop personnel and purchasing on material acquisitions.
- Review and verify final documents for shipping or shipped orders.
- Support Quality Control activities to ensure panel design integrity.
- Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
- Transmit required documentation to customers and maintain proper records.
- Work with sales personnel to obtain orders.
- Perform field start-up activities, which may include electrical device installation and wiring.
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma required; BSEE preferred.
- 1+ year of on-the-job training; additional formal training as needed.
- Knowledge of AB/Rockwell PLC and HMI software, AutoCAD Lite & Electrical, and electrical test equipment.
- Understanding of NEC and UL 508A requirements.
- Strong problem-solving skills, customer relations, and communication abilities.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities, follow directives, and maintain productivity.
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
Naeomi Cervantes
Senior Technical Recruiter
Naeomi is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than two years of experience supporting candidates and clients. She focuses on Sterling’s Commercial Division, recruiting for roles across plastics, machining, aerospace, and other specialized technical environments.
Naeomi enjoys recruiting because it gives her the opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact in someone’s life. She is passionate about helping candidates find new opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and long-term career growth.
For Naeomi, recruiting is also about building trusted relationships and being a helpful resource beyond one placement. Whether supporting an individual candidate or someone in their network who may be looking for a new role, she takes pride in helping people move forward with confidence.