Engineering Jobs in Lisle, IL

AJob Posting: Fire Sprinkler Designer

Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000

Reports to: Assistant Vice President of Fire Protection

Location: Woodridge, IL

AMS Industries, Inc. is a MEP+™ contracting firm serving the commercial, industrial, refrigeration, and nuclear industries (PMT). With over 60 years of existence, AMS has grown from a small refrigeration contractor with a few employees to a multi-discipline and multi-market MEP contractor with more than 1,000 employees. We strive to meet our commitments to clients, develop our people and improve our communities. We are an equal-opportunity employer.

We are located in our beautiful Woodridge, IL facility and this position will report to the AVP of Fire Protection. The Fire Protection Designer will be responsible for supporting the design and layout of fire sprinkler systems for a variety of commercial and industrial projects. This role works closely with project managers, engineers, field teams, and other trades to ensure system designs are accurate, code-compliant, and aligned with project specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare fire sprinkler design drawings that maximize efficiency, meet code compliance and industry standards, and coordinate with building components and other trades, using design software and 3D modeling.
• Coordinate pipe and sprinkler locations with building components and other trades.
• Prepare hydraulic calculations to determine pipe sizes.
• Stocklist materials for fabrication and purchasing.
• Detail shop drawings for installation.
• Submit drawings, documentation and completed applications submitting applications for permits to the proper municipalities and/or authorities, with the appropriate transmittal forms.
• Attend Company Meetings and reporting status of work as required.
• Provide accurate and complete information on reports and quotes.
• Expedite drawing approvals on a timely and consistent basis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of and experience using design software, such as AutoSprink, Hydratec and/or AutoCad preferred.
• NICET certification preferred; learn and comply with NFPA standards and other applicable federal, state, and local codes.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and mathematical aptitude, with attention to detail, good working knowledge or hydraulic calculations and ability to read and understand construction blueprints.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities under time constraints.
• Flexibility to be available as needed and to travel to client sites when necessary.

What we offer:

• Health Insurance and ESOP (Employee owned) package.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with Medical PPO
• FSA and Dependent Care
• 401K Matching
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Generous PTO roll-over policy
• Social events and outings throughout the year

Project Engineer – Commercial Construction

Location: Western Suburbs

Salary: $65k-$75k

Position Summary

Our client is a smaller but dynamic GC / CM delivering high quality commercial construction projects around Chicagoland. They value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and client satisfaction. We’re seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support project teams and help ensure builds are delivered on time, on budget, and with the highest standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents to understand scope and identify any gaps or discrepancies.
• Support material, labor, and equipment take-offs, assist with quantity verification and preliminary cost estimates.
• Support scheduling: help develop and maintain project schedules, track progress, and coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and design/engineering teams to keep work aligned.
• Manage project documentation: maintain logs for RFIs, submittals, change orders, subcontracts, permits, and daily/weekly reports.
• Assist with cost control: track costs vs. budget, monitor change-order requests, support procurement, and help forecast cost-to-complete estimates.
• Facilitate communication among all stakeholders — owners, architects/engineers, subcontractors, trade-partners, and internal team members — to ensure collaboration and smooth workflow.
• Support quality assurance and compliance: verify that work adheres to project specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in project meetings, site visits, inspections, and coordinate close-out documentation at project completion.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in commercial construction, general contracting, or construction management, preferably with exposure to estimating, takeoffs, and subcontractor coordination.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Proficiency with construction management and documentation tools/software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability for budget, schedule, and quality.
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

What You’ll Get Working Here

• Base salary from $65k-$75k, performance bonuses, 401k
• Diverse portfolio of interesting and complex projects
• A collaborative, professional work environment built on strong relationships with subcontractors, owners, and design professionals.
• Unlimited growth potential with a clear path to APM and beyond

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Reporting Location: Woodridge, IL
Pay:  $35.20 / hour, plus 6% to 8% shift differential for applicable hours worked

Schedule: Monday – Friday (Saturdays dependent on business needs)
Start Time:  2p or 3p unti work is complete (8+ hours, some overtime may be required)

Benefits of working for Primo Brands: 

Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) 

Retirement/Investing: 

401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 

Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment 

Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits 

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all fleet vehicles within assigned locations.

Respond to field service calls.

Order mechanical components, services and parts and maintain inventory.

Perform and document all phases of vehicle maintenance and repair, including diagnostics.

Maintain communication with drivers and management regarding maintenance and service of vehicles and equipment.

Maintain a unit history file for each vehicle.

Requirements
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Experience with both diesel /propane vehicles and air brake systems, preferably with heavy duty vehicles.
Engine and Chassis Diagnostic software experience.
Focus on safe work practices and high quality while executing duties under minimal supervision.
Accurately record and document all maintenance activity.
Ability to use fleet software for vehicle maintenance tracking, input work orders, and inventory management.
Workflow - Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) and US DOT requirements for commercial vehicles.
Ability to lift parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must have own set of personal tools.
Ability to meet Department of Transportation (DOT) driver qualification policy requirements.
CDL preferred; ability to obtain within six (6) months of entering the position (CDL may be required in some locations)

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Brands® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®.  Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for electronic products.
• Collaborate with R&D and design teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.
• Identify and troubleshoot production issues, providing effective solutions.
• Support process validation, equipment qualification, and production ramp-up activities.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Support supplier and internal audits related to manufacturing processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in electronics production.
• Strong understanding of PCB assembly, electronic components, soldering processes, and testing.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies: Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen.

Position Overview

The IT Network Engineer at Spotless Brands ("Company") serves as the primary technical owner of our enterprise network architecture across all car wash locations, data centers, cloud services and corporate offices. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and operating a highly available, scalable, and cost-effective network that supports Point-Of-Sale systems, wash equipment, IoT devices, video systems, guest Wi-Fi, and corporate applications.

This is a hands-on, design-authority role. You will define standards, lead network strategy, and be the escalation point for complex network issues in a geographically distributed, business-critical environment where uptime directly impacts revenue. This role will support our cyber security capabilities and partner with vendors to ensure data and mobile career performance and availability.

This role will be the leader for delivering network services and join an exciting, growing company. You will make a difference in our business and we will invest in you to grow your career!

Key Responsibilities

Network Architecture and Deployment

• Design, implement, and support LAN, WAN, VPN, SD‑WAN, and wireless networks across corporate and retail locations
• Configure and maintain routing, switching, VLAN segmentation, and WAN connectivity
• Support onboarding and integration of newly acquired locations
• Implement scalable network designs aligned with Spotless Brands’ growth strategy
• Retail and Field Network Support
• Ensure reliable connectivity for POS systems, payment processing, tunnel controllers, license plate recognition, video and IoT water monitoring devices
• Support retail uptime requirements and minimize business disruption
• Work with Field IT teams and vendors to deploy network infrastructure at new and existing sites
• Cloud and Hybrid Networking
• Support Azure networking including VNets, VPN Gateway, private endpoints, and hybrid connectivity
• Maintain secure connectivity between on‑premise infrastructure and Azure cloud services
• Support SaaS integrations and secure internet access for distributed locations
• Network Security
• Configure and manage firewall platforms
• Implement network segmentation, VPN access, and secure remote connectivity
• Support cybersecurity initiatives aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework and PCI requirements
• Assist with vulnerability remediation and incident response
• Operations and Monitoring
• Monitor network performance, availability, and reliability across all sites
• Troubleshoot and resolve network outages, latency issues, and connectivity failures
• Maintain network diagrams, configurations, and documentation
• Participate in on‑call support rotation
• Vendor and Project Support
• Work with ISPs, managed service providers, and hardware vendors
• Support infrastructure upgrades, cloud migration initiatives, and SD‑WAN rollout
• Participate in technology evaluation and architecture planning

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5–10 years of enterprise network engineering experience
• Experience supporting distributed, multi‑site environments
• Strong experience with routing, switching, and firewall configuration
• Experience with enterprise wireless networks
• Experience with VPN technologies and secure remote connectivity
• Experience supporting Azure or hybrid cloud environments

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with Fortinet, Cisco Meraki, Cisco, or Sonicwall networking platforms
• Experience with Azure networking (VNets, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute)
• Experience supporting retail or distributed operational environments
• Experience with SD‑WAN solutions
• Network automation experience using PowerShell or Python
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, AZ‑700, NSE, or equivalent
• Good organization, time management, and prioritization skills
• Excellent reasoning, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Strong attention to detail

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time
• Occasional travel to field sites or business locations as required; travel less than 10%
• May require occasional extended hours during system updates or incident resolution

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Spotless Brands and its subsidiaries comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources department and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Human Resources team will respond to your email promptly.

Spotless Brands and its affiliate brands are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employers. Spotless Brands invites all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran, disabled status or any other protected group status as defined by and subject to applicable federal, state and local laws. We use E-Verify to check employment eligibility: and

We are seeking a hands-on, forward-thinking operations professional to lead daily plant operations for a premiere dry food ingredient manufacturer in the west suburbs of Chicago. As Production Superintendent, you will lead, train, and motivate supervisors and hourly employees to help shape a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is a key succession role, with a clear career path towards senior plant leadership. Bilingual English/Spanish language skills are highly preferred.

Our client is a leading supplier of edible seeds, ancient grains, sweet spices, customized grain blends and specialty whole grain flours in the U.S. They are experiencing significant growth as their ingredients are being incorporated via B2B channels into a wide range of baking products to provide distinctive flavor and nutrition.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate all daily production, distribution, warehousing, maintenance, and elevator operations.
• Manage 2 Supervisors and 40 non-union employees across nine (9) production lines.
• Lead all safety programs and strive to continuously improve plant safety performance.
• Implement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and eliminate waste.
• Work with Plant Manager to develop high performing teams through training, coaching, personal development and continual exposure to professional enrichment opportunities.
• Support development of annual budgets, capital projects and overall strategic planning for long-term plant sustainability.
• Collaborate closely with Warehouse, Sales, and Maintenance teams to ensure superior customer satisfaction and adjust production as needed to meet unique customer requirements.

Qualifications include:

• BS/BA degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agriculture, or Technical degree highly preferred.
• 7+ years Operations Leadership experience as an Operations Manager, Production Superintendent, or Shift Supervisor in food processing, grain or flour milling, dry food ingredient, animal feed, or pet food manufacturing.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desired.
• Prior Managerial or Supervisory experience is essential.
• Must have strong mechanical aptitude and “hands on” on work ethic on production floor.
• Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement experience is an asset but not a core requirement.
• Strong knowledge of governmental regulations such as OSHA, FDA, HACCP, and food safety agencies such as BRC and SQF.
• Business acumen is a plus – understanding financial statements; preparing and managing budgets, and maintaining cost controls, or having prior P&L responsibility.
• Tech savvy, with the ability assess operations, analyze data, and prepare summary reports to chart progress and for senior leadership review.

Compensation for this position includes an attractive base salary, bonus incentives, full medical/dental benefits, 401-K with company match, and paid vacation. Relocation assistance is available for outstanding candidates.

Construction Management Intern for Summer 2026

Why K-Five Construction Corporation?

• 4th Generation Family Owned and Operated
• One of the Largest Asphalt and Concrete paving companies in the Midwest
• Established reputation of high-quality materials and craftmanship
• Collaborative Work Environment
• Safety centered work culture

K-Five Construction has an enduring commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, ensuring that the infrastructure we build not only meets, but exceeds the needs of generations to come. Join the team that will shape the roadways and communities of tomorrow. At K-Five Construction, there are opportunities for growth, a supportive work environment, and the chance to tackle some of the most challenging and rewarding projects in the field. With the best talent, equipment, and technology in the industry, K-Five is a world-class place to grow your career and see the impact of your work in Chicagoland and beyond.

Internship Description

The construction management internship positions provide students with an introduction to the road construction business. Internships are available in estimating or project management departments. Additionally, interns will get exposure to other departments such as, field supervision, survey, quality control, and trucking. Tasks will include but is not limited to supporting each department by performing takeoffs, completing paperwork and touring different jobsites to become familiar with construction operations. Interns will be given the responsibilities of a full-time entry level position. We carefully match students to positions related to their academic and career goals.

Duties and responsibilities

• Gain familiarity with plans, specifications and scope of each project managed.
• Calculate take off from plans.
• Create proposals.
• Contribute in pre-construction planning.
• Perform project site visits.
• Work with Quality control and Survey departments.
• Assemble and process project documents.
• Place material orders and other daily communications.

Qualifications

• Students should be enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or Construction Management program (other related areas of concentration will be considered).
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time.
• Must be a self-starter, willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong leadership skills; ability to develop and motivate a project team.
• Highly organized: can handle multiple projects concurrently; demonstrates proficiency in planning needs assessment and communication of both.
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Working conditions

The working conditions for this job entail a combination of working in an office setting and working in the field. Offsite jobsite visits include working outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat. May require evening and weekend work.

Physical requirements

Incumbent is required to sit and stand for extended periods of time, as well as operate a motor vehicle. Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

About Us

K-Five Construction is a fourth-generation family-owned business based in Chicagoland. We specialize in general contracting, asphalt and concrete paving, and material production, and are one of the largest contractors in the region. We are committed to sustainable practices and have been a leader in green construction for many years.