Engineering Journal Jobs in Pingree Grove, IL

Job Title: Work Planner

Reports To: Project Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The primary responsibility for this position is to analyze and prepare work pouches for electrical distribution and transmission systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assemble all necessary information for a complete job pouch.
• Identify SRS outages and isolation points.
• Research, build, update and progress work orders through multiple software systems.
• Populate and run reports in internal and customer software systems.
• As part of the planning process, acquire permits and order materials as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by Project or Assistant Project Manager.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and strong computer literacy. Good problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task are essential. Must be a self-starter and have the ability to organize and prioritize work.

• High School Diploma, prefer Associates Degree in Drafting, Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project, Word, Excel and Primavera.
• Ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical plans and specifications as they relate to electrical and/or other utility work.
• Knowledge of electric or gas distribution design and construction practices.
• Effective analytical and problem solving skills with great ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in multiple discipline environments.
• Ability to read Com Ed underground, operating and feeder maps.
• Must have Com Ed or Electrical Construction Field Experience.
• Ability to build SRS and identify outages and isolation points.
• Ability to effectively use ComEd Asset Suite/Apollo, Cegis Mapping/TED, Hyperion, SRS Scheduling software.
• Must have basic understanding of Electrical Theory, including electrical distribution and transmission.

INTREN is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation

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.

Title: AI & IT Solutions Analyst

Reports to: Director of Information Technology

Department: Information Technology

Classification: Salary (Exempt)

Division: Corporate Date

Conditions: Full-Time, 100% on site

JOB SUMMARY:

The AI & IT Solutions Analyst plays a critical, foundational role in designing, deploying, and supporting the company’s enterprise AI ecosystem. This includes establishing secure environments for AI, developing retrieval-based tools, integrating corporate data sources, implementing governance and monitoring, and supporting AI adoption across all departments.

The position directly supports the enterprise AI roadmap, beginning in 2026, and ensures that W.R. MEADOWS can safely utilize AI to improve productivity, operations, quality, research, decision-making, and customer value — while protecting intellectual property, formulations, and confidential data.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

AI Architecture & Infrastructure (Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3)

- Assist in designing and implementing secure AI environments across multiple tiers, including productivity AI, internal confidential AI applications, and highly isolated R&D AI systems.

- Configure secure access controls, data boundaries, isolated environments, and protected compute spaces for sensitive workloads.

- Establish and maintain AI infrastructure components required for retrieval, automation, and departmental use cases.

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) & Data Engineering

- Build and maintain retrieval pipelines that enable AI tools to securely access company policies, SOPs, QC data, operational documents, and R&D information as permitted.

- Integrate structured and unstructured data from internal systems such as ERP, WMS, SharePoint/document libraries, R&D repositories, QC systems, CRM, and file-based storage.

- Prepare, clean, transform, and index data needed for AI-assisted workflows.

- Maintain vector search, embeddings, or similar retrieval strategies depending on chosen platform.

AI Application & Workflow Development

- Develop internal AI-powered tools that enhance decision-making, automate tasks, support data lookup, and streamline quality, engineering, HR, operations, R&D, and customer service workflows.

- Prototype and test new AI use cases, helping departments understand and apply AI safely and effectively.

- Contribute to tool deployment, feedback cycles, and ongoing iteration.

Governance, Security & Compliance

- Support enterprise AI governance, including data classification, access control, risk evaluation, and documentation.

- Implement monitoring, performance tracking, safety controls, and audit logs appropriate to the chosen AI technologies.

- Ensure confidential and proprietary information (formulations, research data, manufacturing processes) is protected within the designated AI environments.

- Assist with training on safe, compliant AI usage across the organization.

Cross-Department Support & Adoption

- Work with internal departments (QC, Engineering, R&D, HR, Logistics, Customer Service, etc.) to identify high-value use cases and help implement AI capabilities.

- Provide guidance, demonstrations, and user training as AI tools are deployed.

- Troubleshoot AI-related issues including data integration, retrieval accuracy, and workflow automation.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

- Experience working with modern AI technologies, large language models, and AI application frameworks.

- Experience with RAG concepts, vector search, embeddings, or related retrieval methods.

- Hands-on experience with APIs, automation platforms, and scripting (Python preferred but not required).

- Familiarity with cloud or on-premises environments for secure data storage and compute.

- Understanding of enterprise data protection, access control, and governance principles.

- Strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in manufacturing or scientific/technical environments.

- Familiarity with enterprise systems relevant to W.R. MEADOWS (ERP, WMS, QC tools, formulation systems).

- Experience implementing secure or restricted-access systems.

- Prior involvement in AI governance, data pipelines, or model evaluation.

Key Competencies

- Ability to translate business needs into technical AI solutions.

- High level of discretion and commitment to protecting intellectual property.

- Strong collaboration skills across departments.

- Ability to work independently, managing complex AI and data workloads.

- Willingness to stay current with rapidly evolving AI technologies.

WORK CONDITIONS

- Full-time

- Occasional after-hours support may be required.

- Travel may be required.

- May involve moderate physical tasks (e.g., equipment setup or evaluation).

- Participation in meetings, testing sessions, and hands-on implementations.

W. R. MEADOWS, INC. designs, manufactures, and markets high quality building materials for today’s construction professionals. Products are sold through our authorized distribution network. We’re a family-owned and operated company focusing on product quality, outstanding service, and business integrity since our founding in 1926.

We remain committed to producing high quality products and systems that meet or exceed the latest regulations. From highway construction and repair, building construction and restoration, to waterproofing/vaporproofing/air barrier products and more, we’ve been satisfying the needs of the public and private sector of the building construction industry for over 100 years.

JOB TITLE:

Corporate Environment Health Safety Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

This individual will have responsibility for the development, implementation, standardization, and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety programs across multiple manufacturing locations in the United States and Canada. This role ensures regulatory compliance, supports enterprise-wide risk reduction initiatives, and drives continuous improvement of corporate EHS performance through governance, auditing, analytics, and cross-site collaboration. Maintaining compliance with environmental and safety regulations is also a key responsibility.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Development/Implementation of safety programs for all manufacturing locations
• Maintaining environmental compliance at all locations (waste disposal, air permitting, stormwater, reporting)
• Field work (waste disposal work as required)
• Travel of 40-50% is required
• Haz-Mat DOT compliance
• Provide EHS review and support for capital projects, facility expansions, process changes, and new facility start-ups
• Support due diligence activities associated with acquisitions, divestitures, and facility integrations
• Serve as a corporate liaison with regulatory agencies (EPA, OSHA, state, provincial, and local agencies) as required
• Develop and maintain corporate EHS performance metrics, dashboards, and executive-level reporting (e.g., TRIR, DART, environmental metrics)

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend conferences/training events as required (RCRA, DOT, HAZMAT training, etc.)
• Work with the project team on potential acquisitions/manufacturing changes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Leadership role in the health and environmental arenas
• Provide actionable information to ownership with solutions
• Ability to work with manufacturing locations to successfully implement initiatives as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or a related technical field required
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible EHS experience in manufacturing environments, including multi-site or corporate-level responsibilities preferred

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) Required
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Required
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred
• DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation certification preferred

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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.