Project Engineer 1

WesTech Engineering


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Ames, IA
Contract type: Full time
Job Details

Description

Our mission at WesTech is to help communities thrive by delivering high-quality water solutions with superior service – safely and sustainably. To achieve this mission, we recruit great people to be part of our collegial and collaborative teams in engineering, design, project management, field service, plant operations, professional services and more.

As one of the leading operating brands of Swire Water, our values of integrity, humility, endeavor, excellence and continuity make this an outstanding working environment. Our continuing success creates attractive opportunities for purpose-driven professionals to develop new skills, support vital industries, and grow their careers.

Summary

Project Engineer 1 is an entry level working in a learning capacity under close supervision and will work closely with higher level engineers / mentor and others to become familiar with WesTech values, projects, equipment and structural, mechanical, electrical, or controls system design through hands-on opportunities, training, and observation. It is expected that a Project Engineer I can apply knowledge and skill from school or other relevant training and experience.

Some Of The Work You Will Do

  • Work on assigned projects and tasks as directed
  • Perform basic design tasks and calculations
  • Creates clean, documented designs based on standards and reference projects
  • Working to learn applicable code, design practices and industry standards
  • Commits to and completes tasks within expected time frame, holding themselves accountable
  • Learning to work collaboratively on a team and communicate in meetings
  • Learns and exhibits Swire Water Core Values, treating others with respect, honoring commitments made, seeking out & integrating feedback

Here Are The Skills That You Need

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in the following disciplines:
    • Civil/Structural Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Automation/Robotic Technology or similar
  • Experience: Generally, no prior related experience needed
  • 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
Here are the skills and qualifications that will set you apart:

  • Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) certification 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, FEA, or CFD as relevant to area of discipline

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to use a workstation using computer/phone
  • Some lifting may be involved (up to 40 lbs.)

Benefits And Perks We Offer

  • 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 onsite 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!

WesTech considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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