Associate Facilities Project Engineer

SSAB • Muscatine, IA

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About The Position

SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation. SSAB operates five state of the art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S.
SSAB has nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S. Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more. SSAB offers challenging careers and comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.
POSITION PURPOSE
Provide entry‑level engineering support for facility and equipment improvement projects across operating, maintenance, and support departments. This role is designed to develop foundational engineering and project coordination skills while working under the direction of senior Facilities Engineers and the Facilities Engineering Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field
• 0–2 years of engineering experience (Internship, co‑op, or applicable academic project experience acceptable)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Internship or co‑op experience in manufacturing, facilities, or industrial environments

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with facility equipment, components, and systems through hands‑on exposure and training.
• Assist with basic facility and equipment design tasks using 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Prepare, revise, and maintain engineering drawings and documentation.
• Support engineering change documentation and drawing management systems.
• Support senior engineers on capital and expense projects by assisting with: Data gathering and preliminary scope development Cost estimates and schedule updates Project documentation and status tracking
• Participate in project meetings as a contributing team member.
• Track action items, schedules, and documentation under supervision.
• Assist with preparing purchase requisitions and coordinating with Purchasing as directed.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support equipment installation and facility modification activities.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and contractors during installation and startup activities under guidance.
• Assist with post‑installation documentation, drawings, and close‑out activities.
• Participate in problem‑solving teams addressing equipment, facility, and operational issues.
• Assist with data collection, basic root cause analysis, and improvement recommendations.
• Learn and apply safety, environmental, and operational standards within a manufacturing environment.
• Develop foundational project management skills, including scheduling, documentation control, and communication.
• Build technical knowledge of heavy manufacturing and facility systems.
• Learn company engineering standards, safety expectations, and compliance requirements.
• Update information in the drawing and manual systems to record and track all changes made and keep them up to date.

Benefits

• Excellent Pay with Additional Bonus
• Very Affordable Health Insurance
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical
• CVS/Caremark Prescription
• Delta Dental
• Superior Vision
• 401(k) with Employer Match – 5%
• Profit Sharing
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Company Paid Life Insurance - and STD and LTD
• Optional Life, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level