Entry-Level Project Engineer: CAD Drafting & Design

EFCO Corp.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EFCO Corp. in Des Moines, IA seeks a Project Engineer 1 to draft visuals of EFCO products for manufacturing and construction, and to support other engineering roles without direct reports. This full-time, in-office position emphasizes drafting, equipment planning, and adherence to EFCO standards.

The candidate will perform on-site drafting tasks, complete required training, and develop technical skills while traveling as needed. Entry to mid-level candidates are welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Up to 2 years of professional or construction experience.
• FE (EIT) certification before advancing.
• Familiarity with Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD).
• Some travel is 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 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Mathematics

Technical Skills

Professionalism

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

EFCO Corp. in Des Moines, IA seeks a Project Engineer 1 to draft visuals of EFCO products for manufacturing and construction, and to support other engineering roles without direct reports. This full-time, in-office position emphasizes drafting, equipment planning, and adherence to EFCO standards.

The candidate will perform on-site drafting tasks, complete required training, and develop technical skills while traveling as needed. Entry to mid-level candidates are welcome.