Engineering Journal Jobs in Spaulding Illinois

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 Project Manager

Construction | Chicago, IL | Hybrid Flexibility

A globally recognized Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their downtown Chicago office. This firm delivers complex, high profile projects across the United States and internationally, with a diverse portfolio including industrial, residential, commercial, education/public, mixed use, and hospitality developments valued up to $200M+.

This role offers the opportunity to lead large scale projects from preconstruction through completion while working within a fully integrated AEC delivery model alongside architecture, engineering, and construction teams.

The Opportunity

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for overall project leadership, managing teams, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

You will oversee complex projects across multiple sectors, working closely with internal design teams, consultants, subcontractors, and clients to deliver successful outcomes on high value projects across the U.S. and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of construction projects valued up to $200M+.
• Manage projects from preconstruction through project closeout, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
• Oversee project teams including project managers, project engineers, superintendents, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate closely with architectural and engineering teams within the integrated AEC environment.
• Manage project financials including budgets, forecasting, cost control, and change management.
• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project meetings, reporting, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, contractual requirements, and company procedures.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience.
• Proven experience delivering large scale commercial, mixed use, residential, industrial, hospitality, or institutional projects.
• Experience managing projects valued $50M to $200M+.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to oversee project financials, schedules, and client relationships.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.

Why Join

• Globally respected Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firm with an international project portfolio.
• Opportunity to lead large scale projects across multiple sectors.
• Collaborative environment working alongside architecture and engineering teams in an integrated delivery model.
• Downtown Chicago office with a hybrid work schedule (2 days work from home).

Job Title: Senior Business Analyst

Work Location: Springfield,IL

Position Overview

A Senior Business Analyst leads the identification, analysis, and documentation of complex business requirements and processes across multiple projects and initiatives. This role partners closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership to translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements and solution designs. The Senior Business Analyst drives requirements discovery, process improvement, and business validation efforts, ensuring solutions align with organizational goals, technical standards, and operational realities.

Senior Business Analysts are expected to proactively identify risks, resolve ambiguity, mentor junior team members, and support initiatives throughout the full development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements Discovery & Analysis

• Lead end-to-end business and functional requirements analysis, including workflow and process analysis.
• Elicit, analyze, and document complex business needs through stakeholder interviews, workshops, and document reviews.
• Distinguish between user requests and true business needs through critical evaluation and structured analysis.
• Decompose high-level concepts into detailed requirements and abstract detailed findings into strategic insights.

Process Improvement & Solution Design

• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities in existing processes and systems.
• Support business process re-engineering and transformation initiatives.
• Conduct impact analysis and support cost-benefit or feasibility assessments as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership

• Act as a primary liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership.
• Plan, facilitate, and lead stakeholder workshops, working sessions, and requirement reviews.
• Manage stakeholder expectations by clearly communicating scope, assumptions, risks, and dependencies.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level business analysts; provide review and feedback on deliverables.

Documentation & Deliverables

• Produce high-quality artifacts including business requirements, functional requirements, use cases, process flows, and workflow diagrams.
• Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, traceable, and consumable by both business and technical audiences.
• Maintain requirements traceability throughout design, development, testing, and post-deployment phases.

Collaboration & Delivery Support

• Work closely with development, testing, and implementation teams to support solution delivery.
• Participate in Agile or hybrid delivery ceremonies and support backlog refinement, sprint planning, and validation activities.
• Assist with test case definition, user acceptance criteria, and solution validation.

Required Skills & Experience

Core Competencies

• Proven experience as a Senior Business Analyst or equivalent role supporting complex initiatives
• Advanced requirements elicitation, documentation, and facilitation skills
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to lead discussions, reconcile conflicting inputs, and drive consensus

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Proficiency with requirements management and documentation tools
• Business process modeling and workflow diagramming
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with data to support analysis
• Understanding of database concepts and working knowledge of SQL
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data analysis, reporting, or visualization tools
• Business intelligence or analytics platform exposure
• Experience supporting large-scale system implementations or modernization efforts
• Knowledge of change management principles
• Business Analysis certification (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA)

Senior Project Manager

Our client has an impressive industry reputation based on quality customer service, attention to detail, and a high commitment to ethics. They are hiring a Senior Project Manager to join their team and contribute to their continued success.

The Senior Capex Project Manager will lead complex industrial projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution. The ideal candidate will bring a solid technical background coupled with extensive project management experience in industrial environments.

This Role Offers:

• Ever-growing organization at the onset of a new transformation plan.
• Multiple career advancement paths. Opportunity to develop niche skills.
• Ability to make a visible impact with a global organization.
• Outstanding company culture with a focus on camaraderie and respect.
• Established, respected company with an excellent industry reputation and global customer base.
• Strong support structure. Large pool of resources including finance, software, and procurement support and tools.
• Strong safety culture and safety performance at each facility.

Focus:

• Oversee multiple industrial projects, driving them from inception to completion with a focus on meeting budget, timeline, and quality targets.
• Develop and manage project schedules, utilizing advanced scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera to monitor progress and resources.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, including various trades, ensuring alignment with project timelines and processes.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of industrial commissioning techniques and methodologies to ensure smooth project execution and handover.
• Monitor project performance using “S” curves and other project planning and scheduling techniques to ensure milestones are achieved.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address project risks and implement solutions to meet project objectives.

Skill Set:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical discipline, ideally combined with formal training in project management or engineering.
• Strong expertise in industrial project planning, including multi-trade scheduling and commissioning processes.
• Proficiency in using resource-loaded scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent software.
• Certified Project Manager or a strong commitment to obtaining certification within a reasonable timeframe.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience managing industrial projects of moderate to high complexity, showcasing the ability to handle multiple, concurrent assignments.
• Experience working with contractors and vendors, including contract negotiation and vendor performance management.
• Knowledge of risk management principles, including the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

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SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services by empowering licensed mental health therapists to deliver exceptional care with cutting-edge, AI-powered tools. We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled clinicians to join our expanding network, offering the flexibility to manage your own practice, bring your existing clients, and benefit from steady referrals.

At SonderMind, we believe there can’t be mental healthcare without mentally-strong clinicians. Our platform is designed to outsmart burnout and streamline your workflow, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your clients. We are committed to fostering relationship-driven care, providing ethically grounded, human-first tools that enhance outcomes and reduce administrative burdens.

Benefits of Joining SonderMind:

• Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to set your own working hours and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Sessions can be conducted via telehealth or in-person.
• Free and stress-free credentialing with major insurers: We have streamlined the credentialing process and handle all the hard stuff for you so that you can expand your practice by accepting insurance from major payors in your state in weeks, not months.
• Guaranteed Pay: We handle all the billing for you and guarantee pay bi-weekly for completed sessions-including no-shows.
• Referrals and Practice Support: Seamlessly onboard your existing clients while receiving new referrals. Benefit from thoughtful client matching to personalize your caseload, with support from a dedicated account manager to help you grow your practice across various specialties.
• Absolutely no fees or membership charges: We don’t charge you to deliver care, and all of the features, access, tools, and resources you get come free of charge.
• Innovative AI-Powered Tools: Outsmart burnout and focus on what matters most—your clients. Our secure, clinically-developed AI tools eliminate administrative tasks and keep clients engaged between sessions. This includes:
  • AI Notes: Auto-generates editable, insurance-compliant clinical notes, saving you time and reducing documentation burden.
  • Session Takeaways: Extend your care between sessions by reviewing and sending client-friendly summaries of key insights.
  • Session Prep: Help clients clarify goals and focus areas before each session, ensuring you hit the ground running.
  • Goal Setting: Collaborate with clients to set and track goals, increasing engagement and accountability.
  • Treatment Plan: Easily align with clients on diagnoses, goals, and care plans in a clear, clinically grounded format.
  • Reflections: Clients can journal through AI-guided prompts between sessions, providing you with deeper context.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Must be fully licensed by the State Board to provide therapy independently and without supervision (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCPC, LCSW-C, LISW, or LP).

Pay: $77-$96 per hour. Pay rates are based on the provider license type, session location, and session types.

*Please note that SonderMind does not provide office space; therapists are responsible for securing their own location for in-person sessions, but we can help connect you with other SonderMind therapists looking to share space.