
Project Engineer
Peoria, ILFull-time$52–89K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
Located at PremiStar’s Peoria facility and reporting to the Department Manager, the Project Engineer manages energy calculations and develops projects for future opportunities. The role focuses on HVAC energy-efficiency projects, feasibility studies, Energy Service Agreements, measurement and verification, and project proposals. The position operates in both office and field environments and offers training, career advancement opportunities, and a stated salary range.
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Description
What we offer:• Work-life balance.• Career advancement opportunities.• A great manager and/or team.• A compelling work culture and company values.• A sense of purpose and employee appreciation.• Support & Stability & Technology• Training
Located in our Peoria, IL facility and reporting to the Department Manager, our Project Engineer will manage energy calculations and project development for future opportunities.
Multi-tasker with excellent communication skills and an upbeat attitude. Basic understanding of HVAC systems. Excellent computer skills and able/willing to learn new software tools. You will be working on a Windows PC daily utilizing Microsoft Excel and Word.
Responsibilities:
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Perform engineering calculations on HVAC systems for energy efficiency projects.
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Perform site visits to research and development of projects.
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Assist in feasibility studies that are being performed.
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Assist in developing and implementing new Energy Service Agreements/Measurement and Verification for customers.
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Assist in proposals with incentives and ROIs for projects.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Proficient with Desktop PC, Microsoft Office Suite, and energy software.
Required Education/Experience:
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Degreed Mechanical Engineer or equal field experience.
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Certified Energy Manager (CEM) preferred.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand, as necessary. Work Environment This job operates in both an office and a field environment. Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so presents an undue hardship on the Company’s business operations. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship. Employee understands the above job description and agrees to comply with and be subject to its conditions. Employee further agrees this job description does not alter his/her at-will employment status. Employee understands that the Company reserves the right to delegate, remove, expand or change any and all responsibilities. Employee acknowledges that he/she can fulfill the above duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary Range: $52,000 - $89,440 annually.
Benefits: Health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.
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How this job compares
Set against the 5,192 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$52–89K/yr
- Illinois median$97–143K/yr139 salary ranges
- US median$96–145K/yr2,725 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $71K, is 41% below the Illinois median midpoint ($121K) — in the lowest quarter of Project Engineer salary ranges in Illinois.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 159 open Project Engineer jobs in Illinois and 5,192 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Illinois
- Farnsworth Group20 open
- Sargent & Lundy8 open
- Stantec7 open
- Experience
- Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (4,006 postings).
- Education
- 3,181 of the 5,192 open Project Engineer jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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