Mechanical Project Engineer

I.K. Hofmann USA, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

I.K. Hofmann USA, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a client in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will plan, schedule, and monitor engineering projects, oversee startup and commissioning, and work with CAD and shop teams to prepare drawings and panel assemblies.

The position requires at least two years of engineering experience, an associate degree, and a valid driver’s license. Candidates must pass background, drug, and physical screenings and be able to work on site.

Qualifications

• At least two years of applicable engineering experience.
• Associate degree in a related field.
• Valid driver's license; able to pass background, drug, and physical screenings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned engineering projects.
• System startup and commissioning.
• Interface with CAD Department and shop for drawings and panel assembly on your project.
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, QA/QC policies, and performance standards.
• Interact daily with clients to interpret needs and represent them in the field.
• Maintain time records and provide weekly documentation of time per project and task.
• Responsible for schematic drawings, PLC programming, operator interface design, and panel design.

Skills

Engineering experience

Driver's license

Background/medical screening clearance

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

A client of I.K. Hofmann's is looking for a Mechanical Engineer.

Job Duties:

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor the assigned engineering projects.
• System startup and commissioning.
• Interface with CAD Department and shop for drawings and panel assembly on your project
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
• Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field.
• Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status.
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with project participants to provide assistance and technical support.
• Assist in generating new projects from existing customers and generate proposals and quotations which may include some preliminary engineering and design.
• Maintain accurate time records and provide weekly documentation of time per project and task to the Engineering Manager.
• Ultimately responsible for the schematic drawings, PLC programming, operator interface design, panel design and documentation for specific projects as directed by the Engineering Manager or Senior Project Engineer.
• Such other and further responsibilities as directed by the Engineering Manager or Senior Project Engineer.

Experience & Requirements:

• At least two years of applicable experience as an Engineer.
• Substantial knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD.
• Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Candidate must have completed at least an associate degree in a related field.
• Candidate must be able to adequately pass background, drug, and physical screenings.