Project Engineer

Musco-Sports-Lighting; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Musco-Sports-Lighting's Application Engineering Team in Oskaloosa, IA seeks a Project Engineer to drive lighting solutions from concept to order. You will assess customer requirements, define Musco-based solutions, create custom lighting designs, and prepare production documents including BOMs and build drawings.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's in engineering, are proficient with AutoCAD, and bring mechanical/electrical experience with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills; ability to work well with internal and external team members.
• Strong technical aptitude with attention to detail.
• Previous Lighting design knowledge a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and define customer's values and technical requirements associated with each assigned project.
• Define appropriate solution using Musco products and documentation needed to support Musco's sales strategy.
• Create custom lighting solution utilizing proprietary software.
• Create built to order production documents including bill of materials, loading list, & special build drawings.
• Review project specifications and bid plans to ensure structural, electrical, lighting design and controls are meeting the codes and requirements of the published documentation.
• Communicate technical information, both written and verbal, to architects, engineers, specifiers, sale representatives, contractors and internal team members. Able to simplify and explain complex concepts.
• Design/apply custom controls.
• Provide initial and secondary check of production documents, verifying accuracy of all components.
• Prepare technical presentation material and drawings utilizing CAD and other software programs
• Fine tune field aim Musco products
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Lighting design knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The Musco Application Engineering Team has an opening for a Project Engineer in Oskaloosa, IA. If your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined below, we look forward to hearing from you!

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related technical degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD
• Mechanical and electrical experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple projects at a given time.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills; ability to work well with internal and external team members
• Strong technical aptitude with attention to detail
• Previous Lighting design knowledge a plus but not required.

Other Special Requirements:

• Up to 10% travel may be required
• Ability to work at heights

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assess and define customer's values and technical requirements associated with each assigned project.
• Define appropriate solution using Musco products and documentation needed to support Musco's sales strategy.
• Create custom lighting solution utilizing proprietary software.
• Create built to order production documents including bill of materials, loading list, & special build drawings.
• Review project specifications and bid plans to ensure structural, electrical, lighting design and controls are meeting the codes and requirements of the published documentation.
• Communicate technical information, both written and verbal, to architects, engineers, specifiers, sale representatives, contractors and internal team members. Able to simplify and explain complex concepts.
• Design/apply custom controls.
• Provide initial and secondary check of production documents, verifying accuracy of all components.
• Prepare technical presentation material and drawings utilizing CAD and other software programs
• Fine tune field aim Musco products
• Other duties as assigned

Who is Musco:

For more than 50 years, Musco has specialized in sports and large-area lighting and technology, providing innovative solutions for projects in more than 135 countries. Headquartered in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Musco has more than 2,100 team members worldwide. Musco was named an Iowa Top Workplace by The Des Moines Register (2023-2025) and a USA TODAY Top Workplace (2025-2026). Learn more at www.musco.com .

Team Culture and Partnerships:

At Musco, we offer meaningful work in a team-first culture with continuous learning and professional development. We value work-life balance, providing flexibility for community involvement, family activities, and personal time. We have a generous benefit package created with the Team in mind. It includes varying health insurance plans, vision and dental insurance, PTO, 401k, profit sharing, and more!

As supporters of recreational organizations, we help ensure safer and more enjoyable playing experiences worldwide. If giving back resonates with you, learn more about our partnerships .

At Musco, we make it happen and want you to be a part of it.