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Project Engineer

Wenger Corporation

Owatonna, MN · HybridFull-time$70–90K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$70–90K/yr
Location
Owatonna, MNHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Wenger Corporation’s Project Engineers contribute to customer experience by developing structural and mechanical designs that meet technical requirements, project costs, and schedules. The role combines concept development, CAD modeling, engineering calculations, and coordination with Engineering, Production, Manufacturing, Sales, and other departments. It follows a structured hybrid schedule, with three days at the Owatonna facility and two home-office days.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project Design and DevelopmentTeamworkDrawing InterpretationCAD Design and ModelingProject ManagementEngineering Data ManagementManufacturing FabricationAssemblyAutoCADBIMRevitNavisworks

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Related Engineering

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job Duties

Description

This is a structured hybrid position which requires working in our Owatonna, MN facility: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Tuesdays and Fridays are home office workdays. Therefore, candidates must reside within reasonable commutable distance to the facility.

At Wenger Corporation, our work is driven by M.U.S.I.C. (Motivation, Unity, Success, Innovation, and Customer Commitment) and united by purpose. With over 80 years of passion for performance, we enrich lives by enabling and inspiring great performances through world-class products and solutions for music education, performing arts, and athletic spaces. Across our family of brands, we are committed to our customers, to each other, and driven by the belief that great performances happen when great people work together.

Our Project Engineerscontribute to Wenger Corporation's strategy to provide an exceptional customer experience by participating in the concept and creation of structural/mechanical designs to meet the technical requirements, project cost, and schedule criteria required by our customers.

At a minimum you'll need:

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field of Engineering

Project design and development experience working in a team environment to satisfy project requirements

The ability to interpret architectural and mechanical drawings/blueprints

Experience with design and modeling in CAD

It'd be great if you also have:

Familiarity with Project Management techniques and tools; Engineering data management system experience

Manufacturing fabrication or assembly experience

Familiarity with 2D layout in AutoCAD and exposure to BIM workflow in Revit/Navisworks

As a Project Engineer, a typical day might include:

Conceptualizing and developing drawings with properly calculated dimensions, tolerance and materials in accordance with company standards and practices. Perform 3D solids modeling as required.

Working with Engineering and Production on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution to ensure timely execution of project schedule.

Assisting in conducting stress, strength, weight distribution, center-of-gravity and other necessary calculations on products as required.

Developing and maintaining clear project definitions and scope through the design, manufacturing, and implementation processes.

On a project basis, maintaining up-to-date files, records and schedules of drafting and engineering documentation as required.

Performing as the project "point person" assists Manufacturing, Sales and other Wenger departments in interpreting drawings and documents.

Benefit offerings include:

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Generous Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Spending Accounts - HSA, FSA, DCFSA

Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Onsite Fitness Center

Wenger Corporation's core purpose is to ENRICH LIVES BY ENABLING AND INSPIRING GREAT PERFORMANCES.

Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires great performances today!

Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55060

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

257091

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 5,199 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$70–90K/yr
  • Minnesota median$89–128K/yr89 salary ranges
  • US median$96–145K/yr2,731 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $80K, is 26% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($108K) — in the lowest quarter of Project Engineer salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 112 open Project Engineer jobs in Minnesota and 5,199 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (4,014 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,185 of the 5,199 open Project Engineer jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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