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Engineering Director

Premier Tech Growers and Consumers
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
We are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead our project management and engineering teams while helping strengthen client relationships. This strategic role combines technical leadership with a forward-thinking approach to business growth. You’ll manage a team of 8–12 professionals, ensure projects launch smoothly, and support client engagement to help secure new opportunities. The ideal candidate brings strong engineering expertise, proven leadership experience, and an outgoing, collaborative style that complements the existing leadership team. This role offers the chance to combine technical leadership with client-facing impact—helping drive growth while delivering exceptional solutions.

Your future work environment

  • Des Moines

Your future team

At Premier Tech Systems and Automation, we enhance our clients’ manufacturing facilities by integrating innovative and high-value systems to our clients’ tailored needs. We are among the largest conditioning, handling, and packaging automated equipment suppliers in the world — whether for nutrition, agriculture, organics or industrial products

What We Offer

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance plans - available day one
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Life insurance
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • Telehealth
  • Team member and family assistance program
  • 401(K) retirement plan with company match
  • Skills development through University of Premier Tech platform

Your future role

  • Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Operations Coordinators
  • Oversee project execution from planning through delivery, ensuring timelines and budgets are met
  • Manage licensing and compliance for multi-state projects, including GC licensing
  • Support structural engineering needs and facility integration projects
  • Collaborate with leadership on business development, risk management, and long-term strategy
  • Engage with clients as needed to help secure new opportunities and strengthen relationships
  • Drive process improvements and forward-thinking solutions to enhance efficiency and growth

Required Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field
  • 5 years of leadership experience managing technical teams
  • Strong communicator with an outgoing, relationship-focused leadership style and basic sales skills
  • Strong understanding of construction and structural engineering principles
  • Ability to navigate multi-state licensing requirements
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT preferred

Do these words spark your interest?

Leadership, project management, construction/structural engineering, client relationships, business development

Do your eyes light up when you read about this great opportunity? Apply now, we look forward to meeting you!

If you are ready to take on this challenge, please bring your drive, ambition and talent, and let’s partner together!

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