Engineering Manager (PE Licensed) - exp. in construction, mechanical, supervisory - Ames, IA

Job Posted 9/28/2026
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Ames, IA
United States
Job Description
Recruiter Note: Professional Engineer License Required!
The Engineering Manager will lead our engineering department in all mechanical projects. This individual will be accountable for the accuracy and performance of our engineering department and their development and improvement.
Duties:
Responsible for all engineering and design prepared by staff
Manage the full-cycle design and layout of design projects
Prepare in-house design and detailed engineering, along with less detailed presentation and conceptual plans
Possess knowledge and practice of HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems
Process required documentation in a timely and accurate manner
Serve as the point of contact for outside engineering consultants and vendors
Coordinate the weekly schedule of engineering staff with project managers
Attend design meetings with clients and partners, along with pre-construction and post-construction meetings
Coordinate the weekly schedule of engineering staff with project managers
Develop, implement, and maintain engineering standards
Mentor, train, and develop staff and evaluate staff performance
Manage multiple projects varying in scope simultaneously
Display working knowledge of Navisworks, Revit, and AutoCAD
Perform other duties as assigned
 Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in construction, mechanical, or other related engineering, along with Professional Engineer licensure
7+ years’ experience in construction, mechanical, or other related engineering fields
5 years' experience in a supervisor or manager role, leading a team 
Driving record meets company requirements
Successful passing of pre-employment drug screening required
Benefits:
Paid time off, including paid holidays 
Company 401K plan with a company match 
Health, dental, vision insurance 
Paid Bereavement Leave 
Critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, life, and identity insurance 
Company-paid employee assistance program (EAP) 
Medical and dependent care flex benefits plans 
Safety boot reimbursement 
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