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Project Engineer - Service

The Waldinger Corp.

Des Moines, IA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Budget Management, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction Contracts, Construction Management, Corrective Action, Dental Insurance, Document Management, Healthcare Reimbursement, Legal, Mechanical Engineering, Organizational Skills, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Project Engineering, Project Lifecycle, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Refrigeration, Schedule Development, Startup, Time Management, Time Tracking, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Des Moines, IA
POSTED
18 days ago

Description

The Waldinger Corporation is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Des Moines, Iowa team. This role is a great fit for a service professional with refrigeration experience who is ready to take greater ownership of project outcomes and grow into a project management career.

What You’ll Do

  • Plan & Coordinate Projects: Develop and manage schedules, submit RFIs, control documentation, and coordinate labor and materials to keep refrigeration projects on track and on time.
  • Support Field Execution: Apply your refrigeration knowledge to review submittals and P&IDs, and provide guidance to field crews on installation sequencing and commissioning procedures.
  • Drive Quality Assurance: Conduct inspections and startup audits, document issues, and lead corrective action to ensure all work meets specifications and code requirements.
  • Track Project Costs: Monitor budgets for labor, materials, and equipment; identify savings opportunities and flag variances early to keep projects on budget.
  • Manage Stakeholder Communication: Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain strong working relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

What You Bring

  • 2–4 years of experience in refrigeration construction, mechanical contracting, or a related field
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or similar preferred — equivalent experience considered
  • Working knowledge of commercial or industrial refrigeration systems (CO₂, ammonia, HFCs, or similar)
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings and equipment submittals
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites

Why Join Waldinger?

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
  • Health club reimbursement and wellness plan with lifestyle spending account
  • Term, AD&D, and Dependent Life insurance
  • Prepaid Legal
  • Growth potential with a stable, established company
The Waldinger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. We participate in E-Verify.

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