Senior Mechanical Engineer (Remote Eligible) | Des Moines, IA

at IMEG

Record last updated: 2/21/2026 9:02:48 AM

Current Days Open
39
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$112,000.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$167,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
82
First Seen
10/24/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$112,000.00 (Yearly)
2/21/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$167,000.00 (Yearly)
2/21/2026

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Full Job Description

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career? At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2900 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners. From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process. As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first. We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work. We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability. IMEG is growing, and wed love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in our Urbandale IA office As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for providing a high level of leadership, mentoring and training for less experienced staff. This could be technical, project management, marketing or business development in nature. Some key duties and responsibilities include: Responsible for complete design by discipline for projects of all sizes Makes major design recommendations and design decisions with little input from senior staff Plans design work by discipline for all project sizes and assigns duties to staff working on projects Reviews correspondence prepared by junior staff Actively participates in quality control of projects Technical Path: Contributes to leadership in some aspect of our Technical Operations Team for both large and small projects. Acts as an advisor and analyzes technical problems/writes reports. Plays a significant role in project reviews for quality control for large complex projects. Provides technical assistance to help resolve field issues, must be able to visit project sites and resolve technical issues with very little assistance from other senior staff. *OR* Project Management Path: Effectively serves as Project Manager on large complex projects or multiple smaller projects. Identifies prospective clients, assists in marketing to develop new clients and prepares proposals for services. Consistently brings work into the firm with existing or new clients and participates in presentations to clients. Key skills and abilities needed for the position are: Leadership attributes with the ability to communicate clearly both orally and written Mastery of the technical aspects of ones discipline Demonstrated aptitude to design/manage major projects Ability to perform final quality control checks in the area of expertise Education and experience requirements are: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Professional Engineer license Minimum 18 years of qualifying experience This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Salary Range $112,000 - 167,000. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG Corp. provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment. Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/. IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veterans status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. All applicants have the right to request access, correction, and deletion of their personal information from our system. In order to make a request, please email careers@imegcorp.com. As a people-centered engineering firm we know IMEGs brand is centered around the technical skills of our people. We are 100% employee-owned and we value the collective abilities, expertise, and continuity of our team members. We understand the importance of an engaged culture and the power of teamwork. We believe in investing in our people and their professional futures through continuous training, community involvement, and the ability to develop a niche specialty. We also believe in committing to the same sustainability ideals we encourage for our clients a practice of reduce, reuse, and recycle. We are IMEG. Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams IMEG has become aware of unauthorized individuals falsely representing themselves as IMEG Talent Acquisition Specialists. These individuals may contact candidates regarding interviews or job offers. Please be assured that all legitimate communications from IMEG will originate from an official @imegcorp.com email address. If you receive any communication that seems suspicious or you are uncertain about its authenticity, contact us immediately at careers@imegcorp.com. For the most current information about our open positions, please visit our official careers page at www.imegcorp.com/careers.

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