Mechanical Engineer

Position: Mechanical Engineer with UTILITIES & HVAC

Location: Waukegan, IL 60087 (onsite daily)

Duration: 12 - 24 month Contract

I am looking for a Mechanical Engineer with 2-5 years experience to support utilities and facilities infrastructure projects within a manufacturing environment.

This role will support upgrades, troubleshooting, and project execution involving plant utility systems and HVAC infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support utilities and HVAC-related projects across manufacturing facilities
• Assist with installation, upgrades, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Walk systems in the field and support day-to-day project execution

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineer or Mechatronics
• Facility and Plant utility systems including:
• AHUs (Air Handling Units)
• HVAC systems
• Steam / Clean Steam
• Chilled Water
• Hot Water Systems
• Compressed Air
• Utility Distribution Systems

Experience supporting facilities, utilities, or infrastructure projects

This position is not open for sponsorship at any point and is not open for 3rd party representation.

About us…Sterling Engineering, in business for 57 years …we offer FULL BENEFITS! As a Sterling Engineering W2 employee on contract, you receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 3 Medical plans to choose from, Dental & Vision plans, 401(k) with a match, and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

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.