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Project Engineer Midwest

SURE STEEL INC
West Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/24/2026

Description

At Sure Steel, Inc., we are more than just a construction company – we are builders of success, integrity, and innovation. We have established ourselves as a trusted leader in the steel fabrication and construction industry. Our commitment to excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation for delivering top-quality projects on time and within budget. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to meet the unique needs of each project, ensuring safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction. 

Overview: 

The Project Engineer I will play a key role in supporting project management activities, including project planning, design coordination, procurement, and construction oversight. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development in the field of structural engineering within the construction industry. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  1. Project Planning and Coordination: 

  • Assist project managers in developing project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with project objectives and client requirements. 

  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors, to facilitate project execution and ensure compliance with project specifications and standards. 

 

  1. Design Support and Review: 

  • Review project drawings, specifications, and design documents to identify potential issues, conflicts, or discrepancies, and collaborate with design teams to resolve technical challenges. 

  • Assist in the coordination of structural steel design and detailing activities, including review of shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and erection plans. 

 

  1. Procurement and Material Management: 

  • Support procurement activities, including material take-offs, vendor inquiries, and purchase order processing, to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and equipment for projects. 

  • Coordinate with procurement teams and suppliers to expedite delivery of materials, resolve material-related issues, and maintain accurate inventory records. 

 

  1. Construction Oversight and Quality Assurance: 

  • Assist in construction oversight activities, including site visits, inspections, and coordination with construction teams to monitor progress, resolve field issues, and ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards. 

  • Conduct quality assurance checks and inspections of structural steel components, ensuring compliance with fabrication and erection requirements, industry standards, and regulatory codes. 

  1. Documentation and Reporting: 

  • Maintain accurate project documentation, including project files, drawings, specifications, and correspondence, ensuring completeness, organization, and accessibility of project records. 

  • Prepare and distribute project reports, progress updates, and meeting minutes to project teams, stakeholders, and management, providing timely and relevant information on project status, issues, and risks. 

Qualifications:

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience. 

  • Entry-level candidates or recent graduates are encouraged to apply; relevant internship or work experience in structural engineering or construction industry preferred. 

  • Strong technical aptitude and understanding of structural engineering principles, construction methods, and building codes. 

  • Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders. 

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

Sure Steel, Inc. is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

 

Core Values: Ability, Integrity Benevolence, Safety, Continuous Improvement, and Environmental Responsibility.  

Salary : $24 - $30

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