Engineering Journal Jobs in Munster, IN

This position supports municipal and land development projects by contributing to the planning, review, and construction oversight of public and private infrastructure improvements. The engineer collaborates with internal teams, external consultants, contractors, and clients to help move projects from concept through completion.

Core Responsibilities

• Support the review of development plans related to public infrastructure, including stormwater management, utilities, roadway design, and site access improvements
• Assist with field observations and inspections for development projects and residential construction to confirm compliance with approved plans
• Prepare and support construction quantities, cost estimates, and supporting documentation for roadway maintenance and small-scale capital improvement projects
• Contribute to bid packages by assisting with technical details, quantities, and specifications
• Coordinate with contractors and project partners to address design questions and construction-related issues
• Build familiarity with state DOT standards and municipal agency requirements through hands-on project involvement
• Provide regular updates on project progress, schedules, and deliverables to supervisors and project teams
• Participate in meetings with clients and stakeholders to communicate progress and respond to questions
• Support project budgeting efforts and assist with tracking costs and schedules
• Work within established quality control procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy across project deliverables
• Maintain organized project records and documentation
• Perform additional duties as needed to support department goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred, or ability to obtain within one year
• Prior experience supporting civil engineering projects through coursework, internships, or professional roles preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage tasks independently while contributing to a team environment
• Reliable work habits and consistent availability
• Exposure to engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office preferred
• Comfortable communicating with technical teams, clients, and contractors

LHH is seeking a Plant Manager for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a manufacturing client located in Northwest Indiana. This is an opportunity to lead a flagship operation that produces high‑demand products supporting critical industries across the region. You will oversee all operations including production, maintenance, engineering, EHS, and more as you manage major capital projects that drive continuous improvement, strengthen culture, and ensure operational excellence. The compensation is commensurate to experience and will range between $175,000-195,000 per year plus bonus, car allowance, and includes affordable medical insurance options, generous Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan with a company match.

***Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.***

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all operations across the manufacturing facility.
• Direct all business operations, review/revise standard operation procedures, prepare and maintain operations budget, and lead strategic planning meetings to ensure the achievement of company KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement, implement efficient workflows, and align the team around operational priorities.
• Collaborate with department leaders to maintain material flow, equipment readiness, and consistent production performance.
• Oversee all special projects and capital projects from conceptual design to completion.
• Ensure all departments are operating effectively, encouraging collaboration, and adhering to quality standards.
• Develop and mentor managers and staff members, helping them grow while building a culture of accountability, visibility, and employee engagement.
• Foster a collaborative work culture through open communication, high visibility and strong leadership.
• Be a proactive leader, self-motivated and able to analyze, react and develop a plan of action and see it through.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies, ensuring all permits and reporting obligations are met.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is preferred but not required
• Minimum of 5+ years of operational leadership experience with responsibility over an entire manufacturing plant is required
• Must have 10+ years of industrial manufacturing experience with preferences toward heavy manufacturing
• Must have success leading major capital projects
• Proven track record of implementing initiatives resulting in increased organizational efficiencies and profitable outcomes
• Strong business acumen and experience with strategic planning, budgeting, improving EBITDA, resource allocation, gross margin improvement, human resources, customer service, and leadership of direct reports
• Ability to lead confidently from the shop floor to executive leadership
• Demonstrated success improving safety, reliability, throughput, and team engagement
• ***Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.***

If you or someone in your network fit this profile and would like to apply for this Plant Manager position in Northwest Indiana, please submit your application alongside your resume using the link in this posting.

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Provide Safety Health and Environmental leadership and training to ensure continuous improvement in EHS performance. This is primarily a support role working under the site EHS Manager. Assisting with the administration of compliance programs, procedures, and policies. This role may also act as a liaison with regulatory agencies when necessary.

This position covers two Illinois Innophos locations: Chicago Heights and Riverdale. These two facilities are located approximately 10 miles apart. Work performed will be in a manufacturing of specialty ingredients setting and an office setting. All work in the manufacturing environment requires use of protective clothing and personal devices: safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, hair net, slicker suit and may include the use of respiratory protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Supportive role providing Health, Safety and Environmental direction, leadership, and training to ensure continuous improvement in EHS performance
• Contribute to and support compliance programs, procedures, and policies and acting as a liaison with regulatory agencies when necessary
• Support all health, safety, and environmental programs, including developing, writing, implementing, auditing, and maintaining policies and procedures in compliance with company, local, state and federal rules and regulations
• Provide training to employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemical, toxins, equipment, and other materials
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations including recordkeeping
• Lead role in weekly safety meetings, and coordinator for EHS training including communications
• Performs inspections for potential EHS risks, determines corrective or preventive measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented
• Major contributor during Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigation of incidents, injuries, and near misses and drives action items to closure
• Assists with implementation and compliance for all environmental programs
• Assists with management of Workers Compensation claims
• Supportive role following PSM Practices such as Employee Participation, Mechanical Integrity, Management of Change, and Pre-Startup Safety Review
• Performs routine job skills analysis and task assessments
• Demonstrates commitment to safety
• Some evening or weekend work may be required

Required Education And Experience

• BS degree in Health, Safety, Environmental, Engineering, or relevant technical discipline or equivalent experience
• 5 or more years of experience in a health and safety role at a manufacturing location, preferably in the chemical or food industry

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills, including the ability to train
• Working knowledge of OSHA and USEPA regulatory matters covering industrial chemical process operations
• Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Environmental And/or Physical Requirements

• All work in the manufacturing environment requires use of protective clothing and personal devices: safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, hair net, slicker suit and may include the use of respiratory protection

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
• Educational assistance program

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.

Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.

Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.

Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications against job descriptions, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses (including recording, transcribing, and summarizing our interviews). These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Lead Estimator

Commercial & Healthcare Construction

About the Company

Our client is an established, south Chicago based general contractor with decades of experience delivering quality commercial, healthcare, food service, and institutional projects. Their reputation is built on longterm client relationships, collaborative project delivery, and a strong commitment to craftsmanship and integrity. We provide full preconstruction and construction services with a focus on transparency, accuracy, and client satisfaction.

Position Summary

The Lead Estimator will oversee all estimating and preconstruction efforts, playing a critical role in project planning, cost strategy, client management, and risk evaluation. This individual will lead budgeting efforts from conceptual pricing through final bid submission while supporting business development and operational leadership.

This role is ideal for a strategic and driven construction professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants meaningful impact on project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual, negotiated, and final estimates for negotiated and competitive bid projects
• Develop detailed quantity takeoffs, cost models, and pricing strategies
• Manage subcontractor solicitation, bid leveling, and scope alignment
• Analyze drawings and specifications to identify risks, gaps, and value engineering opportunities
• Establish and maintain historical cost data and benchmarking tools
• Present project budgets and cost analyses to leadership and clients
• Support preconstruction meetings and transition projects to operations teams
• Assist with bid packaging, procurement planning, and buyout strategy
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior estimators as needed

Qualifications

• 5–12+ years of construction estimating experience
• Strong knowledge of healthcare, institutional, food service, or commercial construction preferred
• Proficiency with estimating software and takeoff tools
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial acumen
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and construction sequencing
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with clients and trade partners
• Experience leading estimates independently from concept to submission

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary ranging from $140k to $160k
• Performance based bonus opportunities
• 401k with company match
• 3+ weeks of PTO (increasing with tenure)
• 100% employer paid health / dental / vision

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Senior Chemist – Product Development & Quality

Salary: $80,000 – $100,000 per year

Gurtler Industries is seeking a Senior Chemist to support product development, formulation, quality control, and technical services within our specialty chemical manufacturing operations.

This role plays an important part in ensuring that both new and existing chemical products meet the highest standards for performance, consistency, and quality while supporting production and customer-facing technical needs.

If you enjoy applying chemistry to real-world industrial challenges and working in a collaborative manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you.

About Gurtler Industries

Gurtler Industries is a family-owned manufacturer of specialty chemicals and equipment serving the commercial laundry industry across North America. For over 40 years, we have built a reputation for delivering high-performance solutions and long-term customer partnerships.

Our team focuses on innovation, operational excellence, and helping customers operate more efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Formulation

• Lead formulation and development of new chemical products
• Evaluate and test raw materials for performance, cost efficiency, and compatibility
• Conduct laboratory testing and performance benchmarking
• Support scale-up from laboratory development to production

Quality Control & Process Improvement

• Maintain and improve quality control protocols for raw materials and finished products
• Investigate batch discrepancies and support production troubleshooting
• Develop and maintain laboratory testing procedures and documentation
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality management standards

Technical Support

• Provide technical expertise to internal teams and customers
• Analyze chemical performance issues and recommend solutions
• Prepare technical reports from laboratory and field testing
• Assist with product performance evaluations when needed

Laboratory Operations

• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration schedules, and testing standards
• Ensure safe laboratory practices and proper documentation
• Protect proprietary formulations and confidential company information

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific field
• 7–10+ years of experience in chemical formulation, product development, or quality control
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial chemical environment
• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing methods and analytical techniques
• Experience working within ISO quality systems
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Gurtler Industries does not provide visa sponsorship or transfer sponsorship for this position.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Chemistry or related field
• Experience with specialty chemicals, detergents, surfactants, or cleaning formulations
• Strong technical communication and reporting skills

Benefits

• $80,000 – $100,000 per year
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays and vacation
• First-shift schedule
• Stable, family-owned company environment

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

This role is based at our South Holland, Illinois headquarters and requires onsite laboratory work.

Qualified candidates interested in contributing to product innovation and technical excellence are encouraged to apply.

Assistant Project Manager – Construction

Location: South Suburbs of Chicago, IL

Position Overview

A well-established and growing construction contractor in the south suburbs of Chicago is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support the planning and execution of construction and infrastructure projects. This role works closely with Project Managers and field teams to help coordinate project documentation, schedules, budgets, and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.

The Assistant Project Manager will assist in delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining strong communication between internal teams, subcontractors, and clients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with early project management experience in construction who is looking to grow into a larger project leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in the day-to-day management of construction projects from start to completion.
• Assist with project documentation including contracts, submittals, RFIs, change orders, insurance, and bonds.
• Help manage project financials including reporting, cost tracking, billing, projections, and project close-out.
• Assist with preparing project estimates and bids.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and field Superintendents to develop and maintain project schedules.
• Support subcontractor administration including coordination and communication throughout the project.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining project quality control standards to meet contract requirements.
• Communicate effectively with team members, vendors, and clients to ensure project success.
• Contribute to maintaining a positive, collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Experience supporting construction project management activities.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with construction documentation such as RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Experience with G702 and G703 billing formats is preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $65,000 – $90,000, depending on experience
• Employer-paid health and dental insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications
• A stable, growing organization with long-term career growth opportunities

We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.

You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.

The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.

No formal finance background is required.