Engineering Jobs in Utica, SD

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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general supervision of the Engineering Director/Manager, the job of the Hydraulic Design Engineer is responsible for design efforts from inception through production in new product development or existing product design.

The Hydraulic Design Engineer will work in collaboration with other engineers, cross-functional teams not limited to sales, manufacturing, purchasing, and service. They will develop conceptual and final design solutions manage and coordinate project activities, support existing product offerings, and perform testing or analysis of new and existing products to further Astec’s product line development goals.

This Hydraulic Design Engineer’s scope of work will focus on Hydraulically Controlled equipment such as track screening and crushing, mobile mining, portables, asphalt milling and paving, track and mobile and forestry, and stationary equipment.

The preferred work location is Yankton SD.

Deliverables and Responsibilities:

· Perform hydraulic design engineering as it relates to Astec product development and improvement projects.

· Effectively use 3-D CAD to model designs and use other engineering tools like Automation Studio to optimize solutions

· Create, check and maintain thorough engineering specifications and drawings

· Manage engineering changes per establish company procedures

· Interact with production personnel to define and solve manufacturing and/or design issues and implement cost reduction ideas with regards to the product

· Use root cause analysis and other problem-solving skills to determine opportunities to improve products and implement corrective actions.

· Responsible for achieving due dates and pre-defined requirements defined by management

· Be a technical resource as needed to support other departmental needs such as operations, quality, purchasing, service, et cetera

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

· Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Agriculture, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or related field

• · Minimum 5 years’ experience in equipment design and manufacturing (mechanical, structural, hydraulic and electrical/control system design)
• · Ability to work positively and productively both individually and with cross-functional teams, customers, and vendors.
• · Good organization and time-management skills with ability to adjust to sudden changes in project/priority and manage multiple tasks
• · Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on a customary and regular basis

· Effectively work with sketches, marked-up prints and verbal instructions to drive concept to solution

· Ability to independently create & validate hydraulic circuits using simulation software such as Automation Studio.

· Demonstrate technical and written skills to document ideas, designs and concepts

· Ability to create and maintain complex hydraulic schematics.

· Ability to interpret customer drawings, specification drawings, and other applicable specifications to determine requirement and/or feasibility of component

· Develop design concepts to meet required cost objectives including involvement with supply chain operations to provide technical information for the selection of components.

· Ability to develop and/or guide necessary computations such as load development, stress analysis, performance measurement, hydraulic circuit analysis, costing, etc. and interpret the results as necessary

· Ability to lead DFMEA’s.

· Researches industry standards to stay abreast of latest applicable requirements. Performs GAP analysis on standards.

• · Proficient with personal computing, Microsoft Office Suite, 3-D CAD software applications (SolidWorks preferred) and ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
• · Document assigned tasks as required

Travel Requirements: May be asked to travel to develop business relationships with customers, dealers, and suppliers as well as visit other sites to participate in special projects. Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• · Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• · Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• · Respect for all individuals
• · Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• · Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Hydraulic Design Engineer will work in multiple environments including those listed below.

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manufacturing Environment

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

BUILT TO CONNECT

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

About The Position

The Operations Program Manager will lead a PMO project management team, ensuring the successful execution of site efficiency programs across several manufacturing facilities at Astec. The project team is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing manufacturing projects, capital expenditures, and facility efficiency initiatives. The incumbent will assist our facility business partners in defining a strategic roadmap of 3-5 years. The Operations Program Manager will also effectively monitor and present program updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members. Responsible to coach, mentor, and supervise the PMO coordinators and specialists in daily assignments and activities and ensure that professional program management techniques and tools are used to manage programs and projects.

Key Deliverables

• Architect and oversee the multi-site project portfolio to ensure 100% alignment with the Infrastructure Solutions (IS) strategic roadmap and ROI targets.
• Establish and enforce rigorous portfolio governance standards to ensure data integrity across all budget, resource, and schedule reporting.
• Maintain absolute control over "Planned" data (budget and ROI projections) to ensure the PMO remains the single source of truth and prevents unauthorized data manipulation by decentralized leads.
• Serve as the primary change agent for project management maturity, driving process adoption within a high-speed manufacturing culture.
• Synthesize complex project data into actionable program-level insights for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and site business partners.
• Direct the hiring, performance lifecycle, and professional growth of a high-performing project management team.
• Foster a collaborative environment with Engineering, Operations, and external vendors to de-risk complex facility efficiency programs.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of project managers and coordinators.
• Oversee the project management team portfolio to ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Prepare and present program-level reporting and dashboards for upper management.
• Analyze current project management processes and identify areas for improvement to enhance enterprise maturity.
• Implement new procedures and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with engineering teams, Astec representatives, vendors, and various internal departments to achieve program goals.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide continuous feedback to team members.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• Experience leading a portfolio of projects with a combined value exceeding $10M in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• 7–10 years of end-to-end project management experience with a proven track record of managing direct reports.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate high-stakes planning workshops and steer cross-functional matrixed teams.
• Proficiency in Project Management Software (e.g., Project Insight, Asana, Microsoft Project, etc.) and the Microsoft 365 suite.
• Professional certification such as PMP, PgMP, or PfMP is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or higher or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

Required

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

Travel Requirements: 20–25% domestic and international travel

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

Who will you be working with?

L&M Radiator, Inc. is a global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of MESABI cooling and heat transfer solutions that are custom-made for heavy equipment in the mining, oil, gas, construction and heavy industrial industries.

How will you make a difference?

As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will drive production efficiency and equipment reliability through strategic maintenance leadership and innovative engineering solutions. You’ll support plant operations by improving processes, reducing downtime, and leading maintenance initiatives. This role reports directly to the Production Engineering Manager with regular updates on performance and reliability metrics.

What do we want to know about you?

• Must have the skills to prepare a wide variety of engineering and maintenance reports and documentation.
• Understand and interpret policy, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to communicate, in English, effectively and clearly by both written and verbal means.
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) is a plus.
• Work effectively with fellow employees and independently.
• Dependability under both supervised and unsupervised conditions; strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug, and background test.

Minimum Qualifications for Application:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience with MS Office products
• CAD Software Experience (SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• CMMS Software Experience (MaintainX)
• Familiar with ERP Systems
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Project Management Experience.

What will your typical day look like?

• Develop sustainable manufacturing practices aligned with safety, ergonomic, and environmental standards.
• Design and implement equipment improvements for safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and reduce labor.
• Manage capital projects from approval through implementation.
• Oversee maintenance programs and lead root cause analysis for equipment issues.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities specific to the Yankton facility.
• Direct the Maintenance Department, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Coordinate with vendors for repairs, upgrades, and service agreements.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and inventory.
• Communicate effectively across all organizational levels and lead team collaboration.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required; occasional weekend work may be necessary.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Shop Floor Presence Required
• Facilities can produce warm/hot conditions
• PPE Required: Safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, hearing protection and gloves.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

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.