Engineering - Project Engineer 1

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer 1 to draft initial layouts and engineer presale projects. You will prepare equipment needs and collaborate with team members to ensure requirements are met.

The role emphasizes math, standards, and professional growth within an onsite Des Moines, IA setting. Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required, with up to 2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Up to 2 years of professional or construction experience is preferred.
• FE/EIT certification (or international equivalent) must be obtained before advancing.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Revit and CAD is expected.
• Some travel may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Draft preliminary layouts and engineer contracted and presale projects.
• Prepare equipment requirements for projects.
• Under guidance, supervise specific project tasks and collaborate with key personnel to meet requirements.
• Apply mathematics and technical skills to ensure designs meet EFCO quality standards and customer needs.
• Learn and apply EFCO drafting and engineering standards.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Mathematics

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

CAD

Job description

Purpose

The Project Engineer 1 is an entry-level engineering position that prepares visual representations of EFCO products for safe and efficient use in manufacturing and construction. This role supports other engineering positions within EFCO and has no direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting and Engineering (75%)

• Draft preliminary layouts and engineer contracted and presale projects.
• Prepare equipment requirements for projects.
• Under guidance, supervise specific project tasks and collaborate with other key personnel to ensure project requirements are met.
• Apply mathematics and technical skills to ensure engineering designs align with EFCO's Quality standards and customer needs.

Training and Standards (25%)

• Complete all required training, including EFCO's core value training, policies, procedures, and forming systems.
• Learn and apply EFCO's drafting and engineering standards.
• Leverage effective oral and written communication to ensure adoption of standards while fostering Innovation in engineering practices.

Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Core Competencies

• Communication: Communicates effectively verbally and in writing, producing clear, concise, and professional content and adapting style to audience and setting.
• Mathematics: Applies basic and advanced math skills accurately in job-related functions.
• Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.
• Adaptability: Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing circumstances, priorities, and feedback.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Experience: Up to 2 years of professional or construction experience.
• Certification(s) and License(s): Must obtain FE (EIT certification or international equivalent if available) before advancing to higher engineering levels.
• Computer Skills: Familiarity with Autodesk Revit and Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD).
• Other Requirements: Problem-solving skills, organizational abilities, and PC proficiency are a plus. Some travel is necessary.

Working Arrangement

• This role will work 100% onsite at our Des Moines, IA office.