Engineering Jobs in Ames Iowa
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Project Engineer
Aurum Construction | Ames, IA
Aurum Construction is a self-perform concrete contractor backed by Goldenrod Companies, delivering structural concrete and foundations on major commercial and industrial projects nationwide.
We’re growing in Iowa and are seeking a Project Engineer in Ames to support our expanding project pipeline.
What You’ll Do
- Support field and project teams with RFIs, submittals, and document control
- Assist with estimating, takeoffs, and procurement
- Coordinate between design, field, and subcontractors
- Track costs, quantities, and schedule updates
- Support closeout documentation and turnover
What We’re Looking For
- 1–5 years of construction or engineering experience
- Strong interest in field-focused project execution
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Why Aurum
- Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding self-perform contractor
- Exposure to large, technically challenging concrete scopes
- Supportive and entrepreneurial culture
Location: Ames, IA (local role)
About the Company
Resource Consulting Engineers is a growing MEP consulting firm serving K–12 schools, higher education, and public sector clients across Iowa and Nebraska.
About the Role
We're looking for a detail-oriented BIM Coordinator/CAD Drafter to join our Ames office and support our engineering team across a variety of building systems projects.
Responsibilities
- You'll be responsible for setting up and maintaining Revit project models.
- Enforcing BIM standards and workflows.
- Coordinating drawing production and printing.
- Supporting quality control through all project phases.
- Day-to-day work includes project file setup using established checklists.
- Model maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Coordination with project engineers.
- Supporting construction administration documentation.
Qualifications
- Two or more years of CAD/BIM drafting experience in a construction, engineering, or architecture environment.
- Proficiency in Autodesk Revit is required; experience with AutoCAD and BIM 360 is a plus.
Required Skills
- You should be organized, process-minded, and comfortable working across multiple active projects simultaneously.
Preferred Skills
- MEP drafting experience is preferred but not required — we'll invest in the right person.
Pay range and compensation package
Compensation commensurate with experience. We encourage candidates to ask about our salary range during the application process.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We believe that good work starts with people who are supported well. Our benefits reflect that:
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Individual retirement plan with company contributions
- Life and disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Reasonable work hours that encourage health and family time
Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.
Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.
What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.
Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.
Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.
Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.
Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.
Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.
Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.
Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.
Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.
Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.
Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.
Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.
Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.
Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.
It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.
Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.
