Project Engineer
The Musco Application Engineering Team has an opening for a Project Engineer in Oskaloosa, IA. If your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined below, we look forward to hearing from you!
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Essential Criteria:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related technical degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proficient in the use of AutoCAD
- Proficient computer skills
- Mechanical and electrical experience preferred
- Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple projects at a given time.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills; ability to work well with internal and external team members
- Strong technical aptitude with attention to detail
- Previous Lighting design knowledge a plus but not required.
Other Special Requirements:
- Up to 10% travel may be required
- Ability to work at heights
- Some night time work required
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Assess and define customer’s values and technical requirements associated with each assigned project.
- Define appropriate solution using Musco products and documentation needed to support Musco’s sales strategy.
- Create custom lighting solution utilizing proprietary software.
- Create built to order production documents including bill of materials, loading list, & special build drawings.
- Review project specifications and bid plans to ensure structural, electrical, lighting design and controls are meeting the codes and requirements of the published documentation.
- Communicate technical information, both written and verbal, to architects, engineers, specifiers, sale representatives, contractors and internal team members. Able to simplify and explain complex concepts.
- Design/apply custom controls.
- Provide initial and secondary check of production documents, verifying accuracy of all components.
- Prepare technical presentation material and drawings utilizing CAD and other software programs
- Fine tune field aim Musco products
- Other duties as assigned
Who is Musco:
For more than 50 years, Musco has specialized in sports and large-area lighting and technology, providing innovative solutions for projects in more than 135 countries. Headquartered in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Musco has more than 2,100 team members worldwide. Musco was named an Iowa Top Workplace by The Des Moines Register (2023–2025) and a USA TODAY Top Workplace (2025–2026). Learn more at www.musco.com.
Team Culture and Partnerships:
At Musco, we offer meaningful work in a team-first culture with continuous learning and professional development. We value work-life balance, providing flexibility for community involvement, family activities, and personal time. We have a generous benefit package created with the Team in mind. It includes varying health insurance plans, vision and dental insurance, PTO, 401k, profit sharing, and more!
As supporters of recreational organizations, we help ensure safer and more enjoyable playing experiences worldwide. If giving back resonates with you, learn more about our partnerships.
At Musco, we make it happen and want you to be a part of it.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent education and experience
- Proficiency with AutoCAD
- Proficient computer skills
- Mechanical and electrical experience
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with internal and external team members
- Strong technical aptitude and attention to detail
- Lighting design knowledge
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- Ability to work at heights
- Availability for some nighttime work
What We Do
Musco Lighting is a privately-held global leader in the design and manufacture of LED sports and transportation/infrastructure lighting solutions. Since 1976, the company has provided innovative, high-efficiency lighting systems for stadiums, arenas, international airports, and ports. Based in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Musco focuses on creating responsible lighting and facility solutions that enhance recreational opportunities and infrastructure worldwide.
