Regional Engineering Manager - Columbus, NE

This is a permanent, full-time, exempt-level position reporting to the Manager of Engineering Services.

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;
Erlanger, KY.

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

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.

• 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 ongoing 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

• 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

Willingness to travel to site locations for project needs expected, up to 25% of time.

• 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 functional teams
• Experience preparing and evaluating technical bid packages and EPC proposals
• Strong knowledge of engineering standards, codes, and regulatory requirements applicable to process industry projects
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder…