Engineering Manager
Des Moines, IA
Are you a hands-on engineer who also thrives in a leadership role? Do you have a passion for quality design, developing talent, and improving processes? We’re looking for an Engineering Manager who will lead our team of engineers while producing top-tier building automation system (BAS) designs that bring buildings to life. This role combines strategic leadership with technical design expertise and plays a vital part in standardizing engineering practices across the organization.
What You’ll Do
As a Team Leader (30%)
- Lead, mentor, and coach a team of engineers through regular 1:1s and formal performance reviews
- Oversee onboarding, performance management, and career development
- Approve schedules and allocate engineering resources based on project demand
- Maintain decision-making authority for engineering standards and best practices
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
As a Working Engineer (70%)
- Create high-quality control system designs based on construction documents, scope, and budget
- Collaborate with Sales to align designs with initial project goals and budgets
- Maintain expertise across multiple product lines and manufacturers
- Produce and review project documentation: submittals, as-builts, wiring diagrams, and sequence of operations
- Standardize engineering templates, materials, and drawing formats across projects
- Partner with PMs to support project orientation, address RFIs, and coordinate engineering timelines
- Stay current on emerging technologies and engage in professional organizations like ASHRAE
- Visit job sites occasionally to support design validation and field coordination
- Continuously evaluate and improve engineering workflows and processes
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent industry certifications
- Proven experience in building automation design and engineering leadership
- Proficiency in CAD, Visio, or other technical design software
- Strong understanding of HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems
- Ability to read and interpret MEP blueprints and technical specifications
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills
- Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel occasionally
Who You Are
- Confident Engineer: You take ownership of your designs and guide others to meet high standards
- Committed Mentor: You care deeply about team development and performance
- Process-Driven: You’re always looking for better ways to standardize and streamline
- Innovative Thinker: You stay ahead of trends and aren’t afraid to evolve how work gets done
- Team-Oriented: You collaborate across departments and thrive in a connected, supportive environment
What We Offer:
- Employee-Owned Advantage: Join a 100% employee-owned company—your impact matters, and you share in the success.
- Top-Tier Benefits: Premium medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, 401(k), HSAs/FSAs, and EAP support.
- Learn and Lead: Grow professionally with continuous training and development, supported by our state-of-the-art lab.
- Balance that Works: PTO, sick time, parental leave, volunteer hours, and a culture that values your time.