Project Engineer II - Power Generation (Traveling)
The Weitz Company·Full Time·Posted September 29, 2026
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Pay
- Pay not posted
Traveling Project Engineer II supporting industrial power generation construction with the Weitz Company from its Des Moines team.
What similar roles post
The Weitz Company didn’t post pay.
Project engineers in the Midwest
$86k–$121k
Middle half of 38 posted jobs, last 12 months
Job Summary
The Weitz Company is seeking a Project Engineer II for its industrial construction team, with a focus on traveling power generation assignments. The role supports projects from preconstruction through closeout and monitors issues affecting schedule and budget.
Project Details
This position supports industrial and power generation construction work and requires travel or relocation to designated project sites.
Responsibilities
- Maintain current construction drawings, project records, logs, and related documentation.
- Coordinate RFIs, submittals, inspections, compliance reviews, and non-conformance tracking.
- Monitor material and equipment deliveries and assist with project coordination using virtual design tools.
- Prepare scopes for subcontracts and purchase orders, and support subcontractor change requests and change orders.
- Manage closeout materials, punch lists, as-built documentation, and warranty activities.
Required Experience
- Industry-related degree required.
- Two or more years of construction project management experience preferred.
- Industrial construction and LEAN principles experience are preferred or desirable.
- OSHA 30 certification is preferred, or the selected candidate must be willing to obtain it after hire.
- Strong initiative, problem-solving, communication, organization, and relationship-building skills required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook; willingness to learn project-specific software.
Compensation and Benefits
The company offers a bonus program, comprehensive health-related benefits with HSA and FSA options, employer-paid disability and life insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, voluntary insurance products, and a wellness program.
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What similar roles post
The Weitz Company didn’t post pay.
Project engineers in the Midwest
$86k–$121k
Middle half of 38 posted jobs, last 12 months
Project Engineer II - Power Generation (Traveling)