Top 19 Mechanical designer Jobs in Des Moines, Ia

CAD Designer 1
EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Basic math
- English
- Office
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Titan International, Inc. —Des Moines, IA
- Online Application
- 5 years
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- High school diploma or GED
Senior ECAD Layout Design Engineer (Remote)
Collins Aerospace —Des Moines, IA
- $86,800 - $165,200 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 3 years
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
9d
Mechanical Project Engineer Plumbing
MSA Professional Services, Inc. —Des Moines, IA
- $79,000 - $126,500 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Continuous improvement
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer
J.F. Ahern Co. —Des Moines, IA
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Special Hazards Designer
J.F. Ahern Co. —Des Moines, IA
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Mechanical Design Engineer - Construction
The Waldinger Corp. —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Business development
- Profit sharing
- AD&D insurance
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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation
Stanley Consultants —Des Moines, IA
- $139,500 - $185,550 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- 11+ years
- Office
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Design Engineer
Keen Project Solutions LLC —Ankeny, IA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Mid-level
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Project Manager - Water
Stanley Consultants —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Systems Engineer - Industrial Automation
Baker Group —Ankeny, IA
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
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Iowa Site Civil Team Lead
HDR —Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
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DLR Group —Des Moines, IA
- System design
- Office
- Senior level
Sr. Electrical Engineer
Baker Group —Ankeny, IA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
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CAD Designer 1

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions
Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
8 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Basic math
CAD design (engineering design task)
English
High school diploma or GED
Mechanical knowledge

Full Job Description

Are you a construction-minded professional with a passion for building and making a lasting impact in the industry? At EFCO, we don’t just build concrete structures, we build careers, partnerships, and opportunities. Established in 1934, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that make construction safer and more efficient.

Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, EFCO is a growing, people-focused company committed to Quality, Integrity, Innovation, and Super Service. From engineering and design to manufacturing and field support, we help customers turn vision into reality while achieving the Lowest In-Place Concrete Cost (LIPCC).

Purpose
The CAD Designer 1 role creates accurate erection drawings that visually represent EFCO forming systems for use in sales, manufacturing, and field operations. This role also supports project objectives while growing technical expertise in drafting, EFCO equipment, and engineering principles.

Key Responsibilities
Erection Drawings (70%)

Create basic erection drawings for standard and custom projects under supervision.
Ensure clarity and accuracy by following EFCO procedures, collaborating with engineers, and validating all design details.

Equipment Support (20%)

Assist with equipment list setup and adjustments for assigned jobs.
Support alignment with project specs and priorities across districts through strong organizational awareness.

Learning and Development (10%)

Participate in training programs and mentorship to improve product knowledge and CAD skills.
Use creativity to solve design challenges and support ongoing innovation initiatives.

Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, to meet organizational goals and priorities.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Drafting coursework preferred.
Experience: Construction or engineering experience preferred.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in basic CAD software required.
Other Requirements:
Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills required.
Strong organizational and problem-solving ability.

Core Competencies

Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively.
Creativity: Generates innovative ideas and solutions to improve outcomes or processes.
Organizational Awareness: Understands the company’s structure, priorities, and how decisions impact the broader business.
Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions.
Direction, Planning, Organization: Sets clear objectives, aligns efforts, and manages time and resources to achieve results.

Working Arrangement

This role will work 100% onsite at our Des Moines, IA headquarters.

Physical Demands
Light: Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without reasonable accommodation:

Balancing - maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.: Constantly
Repetitive Motions - Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers: Occasionally
Stooping – Bending at the waist: Occasionally
Sitting/Standing – Must be able to sit or stand as required for extended periods of time: Frequently
Lifting motions or lifting objects up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
Walking: Frequently
Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc.: Occasionally
Hearing: Frequently
Talking: Frequently
Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time: Frequently
Ability to read complex documents in the English language: Frequently
Capacity to reason and make sound decisions: Frequently
Ability to write complex documents in the English language: Frequently
Capacity to express thoughts orally: Frequently
Expertise in:
Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or designated worksite
Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Life and AD&D insurance
401k options
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
10 paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program

EFCO Culture and Safety
Act with INTEGRITY by demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness, and respect in all actions. Strive for QUALITY through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Embrace INNOVATION by being self-aware, collaborative, and curious. Deliver SUPER SERVICE by creating value and consistently exceeding customer expectations.

At EFCO, the health and safety of our team members, visitors, and contractors is an overriding priority and EFCO is committed to promoting a safe and healthy work environment by requiring all team members to participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities. This includes always wearing required personal protective equipment; participating in safety training; engaging in and supporting safety activities including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices & near misses, incidents involving property damage, and any/all injuries – no matter how minor – immediately to their supervisor or manager.

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EFCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior leadership, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

Quality | Integrity | Innovation | Super Service

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