Project Engineer Summer Intern
Posted on 9/4/2025

Allegion
Compensation Overview
$25 - $26/hr
Princeton, IL, USA
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Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security
At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.
Project Engineer Intern - Princeton, Illinois
As an Allegion Project Engineering Intern, you will contribute meaningful work and make a direct impact to the Process Innovation Team. You will gain valuable experience working in a fast-paced production environment, working with the latest technologies and helping to improve Allegion’s overall production process. Core opportunities include project engineering/management exposure, collaboration with key focus teams & pioneering new technologies.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.
What You Will Do:
Support Capital project development, execution & sustainability
Manage technical and administrative aspects of capital projects
Act as main point of contact for selected vendors & contractors
Manage required internal resources to support project execution
Evaluate, track and report out on project status & objectives
Develop & drive project plans to deliver results on time & on target
Develop robust and sustainable TPM plans to maximize equipment potential & longevity
Manage project budgets in concert with monthly expense reporting
Exhibit detailed critical thinking skills for complex problem resolution
Exposure to Capital Project planning
Annual Operating Plan (AOP) development
Business Cases (BC) & Capital Expenditure Requests (CER) development
Evaluate Return on Investment (ROI) for new assets
Write specification documents for new equipment based on cost, delivery, quality & people
Perform tasks in a timely and accurate manner
May perform other duties as assigned and extend into other areas as needed
What You Need to Succeed:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with a diverse group
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and in independent situations, and exercise good judgment to reach sound conclusions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organized with a strong sense of urgency
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, schedules, rules, procedures, etc.
Fluent in Microsoft programs for data analysis, report generation, project management, etc.
Strong critical thinking skills
Strong problem-solving skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity; ability to use fingers and hands to feel, handle, or squeeze; reach with hands and arms; twist/turn body; perform repetitive motions
Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, frequently and for extended periods of time
Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
Ability to frequently lift up to 5 pounds, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and rarely lift up to 60 pounds. Any lifts over 35 pounds should be done with assistance.
MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to use two hand controls
Ability to use pneumatic tools
Ability to use testing equipment
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Exposure to various chemicals including greases, oils, and adhesives in safe exposure amounts and approved for use in our facility by EHS
Exposure to temperature changes
Exposure to moderate noise levels with intermittent loud noises
Exposure to vibration
Exposure to dirt and/or dust
Exposure to sharp objects and parts
Exposure to moving mechanical parts, protected by approved guarding and controls
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements:
High school diploma or GED
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering
Why Work for Us?
Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:
You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.
What You’ll Get from Us:
An opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team that collaborates on real, hands-on projects
Professional Growth through exposure to Allegion's leaders, professional development and skill building opportunities, and mentor/mentee relationships
Meaningful time to network and get to know your peers through Allegion sponsored activities hosted by the Talent Attraction Team
Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching
Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
The expected Base Hourly Range: $25-$26. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Apply Today!
Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!
Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experiencedoesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.
We Celebrate Who We Are!
Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.
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