Project Engineer 2

WesTech Engineering • Ames, IA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Project Engineer 2 is an intermediate level working in a developing capacity with increased responsibilities performing a range of duties with core members of the engineering team and a key part of project teams. They have a basic understanding of WesTech products, and they possess the engineering skills to complete the common design work which will be peer reviewed in accordance with company procedures. Day-to-day work activities will be focused on supporting production work through completing design calculations and clearly communicating the completed design to internal customers and external customers when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in the following disciplines: Civil/Structural Engineering Mechanical Engineering
• Generally at least 1 year or more of related experience
• Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) certification or able to obtain within 6 months of the start date (if relevant to area of discipline)
• Strong math skills, specifically trigonometry and geometry, understanding of chemistry and physics
• Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, and other Windows applications
• Detail oriented, well organized
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated with detailed and complete follow-through

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Structural Engineer (SE) license or able to obtain within 6 months of the start date (if relevant to area of discipline)
• Knowledge of software such as Mathcad, Inventor, STAAD, Plant 3D, and/or Navisworks as relevant to area of discipline
• Knowledge of design codes such as AISC, ASCE, ACI as they apply to steel structures.

Responsibilities

• Execute engineering deliverables using common methodologies, procedures, and practices to ensure designs are congruent with national and local standards and codes
• Perform common design tasks and calculations for several projects at a time
• Receive and incorporate comments and changes to designs including adjusting work practices where necessary
• Prepare and review technical reports when required
• Provide complete and clear design packages for use by internal and external customers
• Reviews and stamps calculations and drawings (where applicable)
• Focused on expanding experience and proficiency in applicable products, with solid understanding of relevant design practices
• Creates good designs that meet company best practices, customer requirements and industry standards
• Mastering ability to break down tasks, plan, estimate and manage work to meet or beat project deadline
• Collaborates professionally with teammates and peers.
• Communicates clearly at team events, clarifying requirements and sharing areas of concern

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
• Dollar for dollar 401K match of 6%.
• Flexible work hours, hybrid schedules with remote work options.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package with an on-site medical facility
• Company HSA contribution, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-term Disability.
• PTO plan and Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Company celebrations, summer parties, volunteer opportunities, games, prize drawings, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees