Job Title: Regional Engineering Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA
Company Name:
Archer Daniels Midland
Location:
Cedar Rapids, IA United States
Position Type:
Full Time
Post Date:
04/06/2026
Expire Date:
05/20/2026
Job Categories:
Engineering, Government and Policy, Executive Management
Job Description
Regional Engineering Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA Regional Engineering Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA
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; 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 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 management skills
Proficiency with engineering design tools, project management systems, and digital collaboration platforms
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with fixed equipment design and/or fitness for service analysis; includes but not limited to pressure vessels, storage tanks, fired equipment, silos, bins, etc. is a plus
Experience with rotating equipment troubleshooting and/or specifications; includes but not limited to pumps, agitators, compressors, and/or mechanical seals is a plus
Experience with design for food / sanitary services, e.g., 3-A, ASME BPE, etc. is a plus
OSHA PSM
Experience with metallurgy, corrosion, welding, non-destructive examinations is a plus
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? Studies have shown that applicants may self “select-out” of consideration if they don’t meet every qualification. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. Relocation assistance is available for this opportunity.
Company Description:
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With
industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a
commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and
tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural
origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us
unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the
idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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