Lead Project Engineer

Position:Lead Project Engineer

Supervisor: Director of Global Accounts

Location:Libertyville IL - Hybrid

Description:We are seeking a customer-obsessed highly motivated Lead Project Engineer to lead customer-facing mechanical design and water treatment projects from concept development through execution and post-installation support. This role collaborates with Sales Engineering Manufacturing Field Service and customers to develop engineered solutions create technical documentation ensure design-for-manufacturing principles and deliver successful project outcomes. The position manages project scope schedules costs and cross-functional coordination while supporting continuous improvement operational efficiency and guarantees customer satisfaction for industrial and data center applications.

Responsibilities:

• Lead various phases of customer-facing water treatment projects from initial concept development and proposal support through detailed design fabrication startup and post-installation support for strategic and global accounts.
• Develop and maintain 3D models 2D drawings P&IDs general arrangement drawings BOMs equipment layouts and fabrication assembly instructions using Autodesk/SolidWorks and related engineering tools.
• Partner with Sales Customers Manufacturing Procurement and Project Management teams to deliver technically sound cost-effective solutions while balancing schedule quality and commercial objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional project execution manage priorities monitor scope identify risks and dependencies facilitate technical reviews and communicate project status to internal and external stakeholders using MS Projects or similar tools.
• Support financial performance by monitoring project costs change orders margins revenue recognition and engineering hours while maintaining accurate documentation and project records.
• Drive continuous improvement through standardization process optimization training documentation development and implementation of new technologies automation tools and AI-enabled engineering workflows.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Requirements:

• Education & Background: Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related technical field. PMP PE certification and experience with PLC architectures is a plus.
• Experience & Technical Skills: 5-10 years of industry-specific experience in capital equipment design project management industrial engineering in hydronics or water treatment applications. A strong foundation in process modeling hydraulics and engineering fundamentals and high level of CAD proficiency. Knowledge of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Python or AI tools is a plus.
• Professional Capabilities: Strong EQ highly organized polished presentation business acumen analytical and problem-solving skills effective communicator collaborative team player high energy and proactive mindset strong work ethic and integrity.
• Other Requirements: This role typically requires four (4) days per week on-site in addition to occasional customer visits. Ability to travel up to 25% required.

Competencies:To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in this position:Integrity Resourcefulness Customer Focus Team Player Adaptability Excellence

As the worlds leading water experts we are dedicated to delivering high-quality water solutions to residential commercial and industrial customers. Headquartered in Rosemont Illinois Culligan International offers technologically advanced state of the art water filtration products including: water softeners water filtration systems industrial water treatment solutions drinking water systems and whole-house filtration systems.

We offer competitive compensation including base & benefits including: Medical Dental Vision Life 401(k) Paid time off Additional voluntary benefits