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title: 'Project Engineer at Valdes Architecture & Engineering'
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# Project Engineer at Valdes Architecture & Engineering

- **Company:** Valdes Architecture & Engineering
- **Location:** Wheatfield, IN
- **Compensation:** $30–$60/hr
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-18
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-20
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/valdeseng/d4a9fa93-888f-4c42-b420-ee4b2e02ed32

## Job description

## Responsibilities

- Report to the designated base of operation including field assignment at a minimum 5 days per week to support the project (role may include additional support, based on project timeline)
- Support the project based on fluctuating working hours to support execution and project timelines
- Provide oversight and determine contract adherence for performance, cost, scope, schedule, and quality
- Routinely monitoring contract performance to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and key contract milestones are met
- Support on-site construction management team for field execution
- Inspects construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction/safety standards
- Prepare or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, environmental impact studies, and designs for the project as necessary
- Maintain and update project schedules by updating monthly schedules with the assistance of the construction manager or project scheduler
- Maintain, verify, and report cost and income quantities for work performed
- Review, approve, and submit progress billings
- Analyze, prepare, and maintain and monitor job costs
- Work with construction management team to control job costs and production budget
- Prepare and audit accurate and timely monthly cost, income, and cash flow projections
- Execute and approve invoices
- Coordinate, price, and assist Lead Project Manager in commercial tasks, such as change orders and claims
- Respond to issues quickly; proactive in problem solving; handles multiple tasks
- Manage time and organizes office and filing system efficiently; organizes and maintains accurate project correspondence files
- Prepare quality control procedures (work controlling documents) and review other department procedures for compliance and/or correctness.
- Act as liaison with suppliers and internal/external stakeholders on quality related matters as required
- Prepare and maintain agendas, meeting minutes, and action items logs for weekly project update meetings
- Assist in development and review of executive update presentations
- Assist in review of project schedule and forecast to support project controls
- Assist in drafting RFI and NCR responses
- Assist logistics specialist as needed to support the review and inventory of materials and equipment
- Assist with the Project Manager's daily activities as needed (communications matrix, procurement activities, project management documents, lessons learned, etc.)

## Qualifications

- Construction Management Degree (B.S) or similar (Engineering degree) preferred
- 3-5+ years of experience in related field Experience with large complex projects that consist of a combination of internal/external and labor/non-labor cost components
- Experience building combined cycle or simple cycle power plants
- Experience building or managing heavy industrial work
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Demonstrated leadership, communication and strong interpersonal skills are requisite
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
- Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

## About Valdes Architecture & Engineering

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Valdes Architecture & Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, and project management firm delivering capital project solutions primarily for industrial and facility markets.
- **Entity Type**: Private
- **Headquarters**: Lombard, Illinois, United States
- **Founded**: 1992
- **Founders**: Robert (Bob) Valdes, PE, SE

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Engineering & Architecture, Project Management, Industrial Construction
- **Target customers**: B2B; clients in oil & gas, chemicals, utilities, life sciences, manufacturing, science & technology, government, higher education, and agribusiness.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To deliver timely, cost-effective solutions for capital projects of any size, complexity, or location through a commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction [valdeseng.com].

## Products & Services
Valdes offers a full suite of in-house services covering the lifecycle of capital projects:
- **Architecture**: Building design and planning.
- **Civil Engineering**: Site development and infrastructure.
- **Structural Engineering**: Analysis and design of structural systems.
- **Mechanical & Electrical Engineering**: HVAC, plumbing, power, and lighting systems.
- **Process Engineering**: Design for chemical, refining, and manufacturing processes.
- **Instrumentation & Controls**: Automation and control system design.
- **Piping & Plant Layout**: 3D modeling and piping stress analysis.
- **Laser Scanning & Surveying**: Reality capture for existing conditions.
- **Project Management**: Full project controls, cost estimating, procurement, and construction management.
- **Validity & Integration**: Commissioning and system integration.
- **Plant Services & Support**: Ongoing operational support and staffing services.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (Private company)
- **Key Metric**: ~200 employees; completed over 7,300 projects across the United States [valdeseng.com].
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly disclosed. Privately held and managed by founder and leadership.
- **Growth Signals**:
    - Grew from a single-person civil/structural firm in 1992 to a 200-person multidisciplinary team.
    - Maintains long-term relationships with clients (still serves its very first client) [valdeseng.com].
    - Holds multiple professional licenses (Architecture, Land Surveying, Professional Engineering, Structural Engineering).
    - Certified as a Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) by the NMSDC, Illinois CMS, City of Chicago, and California PUC.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Minority-Owned Certification**: Certified MBE status is a differentiator for government and large corporate clients with diversity spend requirements.
- **Deep Industry Expertise**: 30+ years of focused work in complex, high-stakes sectors like refining, chemicals, and utilities.
- **Full U.S.-Based Execution**: All work is performed in the United States, ensuring quality control and compliance with domestic standards [valdeseng.com].
- **Integrated Multidisciplinary Model**: Offers architecture, engineering, and project management under one roof, reducing handoff friction for clients.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand Service Lines**: Has continuously added capabilities (e.g., process engineering, laser scanning, staffing services) to serve a broader range of client needs.
- **Deepen Client Partnerships**: Emphasis on repeat business and long-term relationships, rather than transactional project work.
- **Geographic Expansion**: Maintains offices in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, with an increasing ability to support projects across the U.S.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Work Environment**: Emphasizes a collaborative, team-based atmosphere rooted in safety and quality. The company highlights a high number of long-term employees as a sign of a positive culture [valdeseng.com].
- **Flexibility**: Offers flexible schedules including a **9×4 weekly schedule option** and **remote work flexibility** [valdeseng.com].
- **Benefits Package**: Competitive salaries, 401(K) with company match, company-paid life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance, PTO, and paid holidays (including Veterans Day for veterans).
- **Professional Development**: Tuition reimbursement, reimbursement for annual license fees, in-house and external training, access to a Learning Management System (LMS), and a mentorship program.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: A certified Minority-Owned Business that states a commitment to diversity of thought and perspectives [valdeseng.com].
- **Recognition**: Employee of the Year award, anniversary milestone celebrations, and appreciation awards.
- **Work Locations**: On-site roles are available in Lombard, IL; Griffith, IN; and Kenosha, WI. Some hybrid and remote positions are available for specific roles [lever.co].

## Sources
1. [valdeseng.com](https://valdeseng.com/)
2. [valdeseng.com - Who We Are](https://valdeseng.com/who-we-are/)
3. [valdeseng.com - Careers](https://valdeseng.com/careers/)
4. [valdeseng.com - Benefits](https://valdeseng.com/benefits/)
5. [jobs.lever.co/valdeseng](https://jobs.lever.co/valdeseng)

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