32 engineering (not software) jobs are open in Iowa, on employers' own career pages, from 7 employers. The three employers with the most openings are Olsson, DLR Group and Magna, with 27 of the 32. 41 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $109,961 to $119,000, with a median of $114,565. The places with the most are Des Moines, IA (15); Colorado Springs, CO (4); Austin, TX (3). 11 percent are fully remote. A typical posting has been open 60 days.
Applications here go through Greenhouse (70%), Workday (22%), USAJOBS (5%), SmartRecruiters (3%).
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Lesaffre
Cedar Rapids, IA ยท Posted Oct 14
Yeast Extract Process Engineer - VIE Contract 18 months (M/W)
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For 18 months , you will be involved in optimizing production processes, supporting new equipment start-ups, and contributing to new product development.
Engineering (not software) jobs by place in Iowa
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 15 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 4 |
| Austin, TX | 3 |
| Knoxville, IA | 3 |
| Montezuma, IA | 3 |
| Little Rock, AR | 2 |
| Ames, IA | 1 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 |
| Dallas, TX | 1 |
| Victor, IA | 1 |
| Waterloo, IA | 1 |
Who is hiring engineering (not software) in Iowa
| Employer | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Olsson | 19 |
| DLR Group | 5 |
| Magna | 3 |
| 3M | 2 |
| Hydrite | 1 |
| Lesaffre | 1 |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army | 1 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
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- Check what the posting asks you to bring (resume, cover letter, questions).
- Apply on the employer's site.
- Keep a note of where you applied.
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How many engineering (not software) jobs are open in Iowa?
32 on Oct 23, 2026, from 7 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Where in Iowa are most engineering (not software) jobs?
Des Moines, IA (15); Colorado Springs, CO (4); Austin, TX (3).
Do engineering (not software) jobs in Iowa pay more than the US?
The median listed pay here is $114,565; across the US it is $150,000. Both come from postings that state pay, and a listed range is the employer's budget, not an offer.
How much do engineering (not software) jobs in Iowa pay?
41 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $114,565 and the middle half runs from $109,961 to $119,000. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer.
Which employers are hiring engineering (not software) in Iowa?
The employers with the most openings are Olsson (19), DLR Group (5), Magna (3). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 60 days, and 49 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.
How do I apply?
Each job links to the employer's own application page. Open the posting, read the requirements and apply there. If you want a score for how well your resume matches a job, create a free Second Summit account and we score it with the reasons.
Where does this list come from?
We read employers' own career pages and USAJOBS. We do not list jobs from job boards or search services, and we do not estimate pay.
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