Regional Engineering Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA

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* Regional Engineering Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA

** Department/Function:*
* Engineering

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* Job Description:

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* ** Regional Engineering Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA*
* This is a permanent, full-time, exempt-level position reporting to the Manager of Engineering Services.

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*** Ideal work locations for this position include Decatur, IL;
Omaha NE;
Lincoln NE;
Fremont NE;
Columbus NE;
Des Moines IA;
Cedar Rapids IA;
Clinton IA;
Kansas City MO;
St Louis MO;
Minneapolis MN;
Marshall MN;
Mankato MN;
Chattanooga TN;
Dawson GA;
Valdosta GA; or Erlanger KY._

_This is not a remote position as the individual needs to report into an ADM site._

** Position Summary*
* The Regional Engineering Manager will serve as the primary technical authority and "Owner's Engineer" for assigned operational and capital projects within the region.

This role provides leadership and oversight across all engineering disciplines to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient technical project delivery for ADM's processing plants.

The position acts as the central point of contact for all engineering matters, interfacing closely with Mechanical Integrity, Structural Integrity, Engineering Services, Reliability, Safety, Automation, Plant Operations, and CAPEX teams to ensure alignment with corporate standards and operational objectives.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Function as the Owner's Engineer, providing technical leadership, assurance, and oversight for all engineering activities on regional projects

+ Serve as the central engineering interface between project teams, EPC contractors, and internal stakeholders including Mechanical Integrity, Structural Integrity, Engineering Services, Reliability, Safety, Plant Operations, and CAPEX groups

+ Lead the preparation, coordination, and review of detailed engineering design packages across multiple disciplines (process, mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, instrumentation, automation, etc.)

+ Develop and assemble technical bid packages, defining scope of work, design basis, specifications, and evaluation criteria

+ Review and evaluate EPC proposals, engineering deliverables, and contractor submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements, standards, and best practices

+ Manage full engineering scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation for small capital/OPEX projects

+ Provide technical assurance throughout project development, design, and execution phases

+ Collaborate with project management, procurement, construction, and operations teams to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with business objectives

+ Serve as local site engineering liaison and support business development and capital planning by providing technical input and feasibility assessments

+ Development and ownership of internal standards and practices related to new equipment from specification through installation phase

+ Support on-going continuous improvement and synergy development across ADM's business functional units

+ Mentor and develop junior engineering staff, promoting technical excellence, accountability, and professional growth

+ Identify and mitigate technical and execution risks to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective project outcomes

** Key Competencies*
* + Technical and commercial acumen

+ Cross-functional collaboration and influence

+ Leadership and team development

+ Strategic and analytical thinking

+ Project planning and execution

+ Quality and risk management

+ Continuous improvement mindset

** Travel*
* + Willingness to travel to site locations for project needs expected, up to 25% of time

** Required Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline)

+ Professional licenses such as PE/PMP or equivalent

+ 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in the process industries - such as oil & gas, specialty chemicals, food & beverage, or agricultural processing

+ Proven track record in detailed engineering design, and small and large capital project engineering

+ Demonstrated ability to act as Owner's Engineer, coordinating multi-discipline engineering efforts and interfacing across diverse…