Design & Construction Engineer 2 Johnston - 50131 - Polk County

Iowa National Guard; Johnston, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Excellent health insurance

IPERS retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Job summary

Iowa Department of Public Defense seeks a Design & Construction Engineer 2 to support the Iowa National Guard’s sustainment, readiness and modernization efforts in Johnston, IA. This permanent state employment offers a challenging role managing scopes, design, bidding and construction from planning to substantial completion.

As an Owner's Representative, you will coordinate with consultants and contractors, oversee Procore submittals, lead project meetings and ensure compliance with building and

Qualifications

• Degree in architecture/construction management or related field with six years of engineering design/construction experience.
• Six years of full-time engineering work in design/construction of buildings or related facilities.
• Additional education/experience with the codes and accessibility regulations.

Responsibilities

• Draft Scopes of Work (SOWs) and present to leadership for prioritization.
• Solicit proposals from design firms and guide through design phase to bidding.
• Assist bidding, evaluate bids, and recommend construction awards.
• Act as Owner's Representative through final acceptance and substantial completion.

Skills

Project planning

Design management

Bidding & contracting

Construction oversight

Procore proficiency

Education

Engineering degree (architecture/ construction management/ civil/ mechanical/ architectural/ construction/ fire protection)

Professional Engineer licensure

Architect licensure (alternative)

Tools

Procore

Job description

This position is for permanent State of Iowa Department of Public Defense employees. Those in any other status are not eligible to apply

What We Are Seeking:

The Department of Public Defense seeks to hire a Design & Construction Engineer 2.

Who We Are:

Our Agency directly supports the Iowa National Guard sustainment, readiness and modernization, providing support so they can fulfill their missions in Iowa's communities or their work for the State during emergencies or times of need. We are madestrong by a highly qualified, diverse and talented staff. Working at the Iowa Department of Public Defense will provide you with the opportunity for a robust career!

What You’ll Do:

• Project Scope & Planning: Work directly with military training personnel to draft Scopes of Work (SOWs) and present them to leadership for prioritizing on the master project list.
• Design Management: Solicit proposals from design consultant firms, negotiate fees, and guide external architects and engineers through the design phase to prepare projects for open bidding.
• Bidding & Contracting: Assist the bidding process, issue addenda, evaluate bids, and recommend construction contract awards.
• Construction Management: Act as the Owner's Representative from contract award through final acceptance. Key duties include leading project meetings, conducting site inspections, managing submittals via Procore, handling change orders, and tracking project progress to substantial completion.

Location and hours

Camp Dodge, 7105 NW 70th Ave. Johnston, IA 50131Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Flexible Schedule)

Benefits:

At the State of Iowa, we are committed to your well-being. As a valued team member, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation with accruals that roll over on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Great Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options.
• Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
• Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.
• Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.

To learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit our benefits webpage.

Why Choose Us?

Choose us for our strong team culture, positive work environment and opportunities for professional growth and development. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. An individual shall not be denied equal access to state employment opportunities because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or physical or mental disability. The State of Iowa is an E-Verify employer. A complete package combining benefits, career and personal development is available here for you. Dive into our recruitment page to explore what sets us apart and become a part of our team!

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in architecture, construction management, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, construction engineering, fire protection engineering, or a related field and experience equal to six years of full-time engineering work in the design and construction of buildings, utilities, earthwork, or related facilities and structures; work with building codes, fire codes, and handicapped accessibility regulations, direct involvement in the preparation of architectural or building engineering construction documents or in the review of such documents for conformance with applicable portions of these codes and regulations; or work as a construction manager, general contractor, subcontractor, or similar role.
2. All of the following (1 and 2):
   1. Six years of full-time work experience in engineering work in the design and construction of buildings, utilities, earthwork, or related facilities and structures; work with building codes, fire codes, and handicapped accessibility regulations, direct involvement in the preparation of architectural or building engineering construction documents or in the review of such documents for conformance with applicable portions of these codes and regulations; or work as a construction manager, general contractor, subcontractor, or similar role; and
   2. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in architecture, construction management, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, construction engineering, fire protection engineering, or a related field equals one year of full-time experience.
3. All of the following (1 and 2):
   1. Four years of full-time work experience (as described in number one); and
   2. Licensure as a Professional Engineer by the Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board.
4. All of the following (1 and 2):
   1. Four years of full-time work experience (as described in number one); and
   2. Licensure as an Architect by the Iowa Architectural Examining Board.
5. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Design & Construction Engineer 1.

link to view the job description. Within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority, certain employees in this class may be required to obtain a Fire Sprinkler Installer and Maintenance License in accordance with Chapter 100D, Iowa Code.

Applicants for natural resources positions should indicate in the appropriate section of the application: hydraulics, fluid mechanics or hydrology coursework completed or submit a college transcript with the application.