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Job Description Build your future on our foundation of excellence! Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity that also gives you a stake in a company's performance as an employee-owner? Larson Engineering, Inc. has a long-standing record of success since its establishment in 1979 and is a recipient of the PSMJ A/E/C Employer of Choice award. Larson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and wants to remove any barriers to employment, so if you have any accommodation needs as part of the application or interview process, please let us know. Our West Des Moines office has an opening for an experienced Structural Project Manager. Description We are looking for a structural engineer with design experience in a wide range of building project types (commercial, educational, health care, residential and industrial). A self-starter with good communication skills is essential. Self-discipline, willingness to learn and flexibility is required. Basic Qualifications • Licensed Professional Engineer or Structural Engineer, • Experience is required in structural design using steel, concrete, wood, and masonry, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills Larson provides a challenging and empowered environment that encourages employee growth and provides flexibility for your active life outside of work. Full-time positions offer competitive benefits including health and dental insurance, paid holidays, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Our employees can feel secure about their retirement future through 401(k) contributions and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). As an employee owner, you benefit from the success of Larson. Please Note This position may be subject to pre-employment background check. Larson Engineering is an EEO firm and uses E-Verification for employment.

Job DescriptionDescription: Shive-Hattery is a premier architecture and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In total, the firm has 16 offices across the US. Shive-Hattery was founded in 1895 and has earned and maintained a strong reputation for excellence in client focus, quality service and communication. The firm prides itself on its One Firm, full-service offering; placing the best people with their clients, no matter the project location. Shive-Hattery's West Des Moines IA office has an immediate opportunity for a licensed Structural Engineer with 5 to 10 years of experience in the design and leadership of structural engineering projects. Design projects as a structural engineer for industrial, commercial, and education projects of various sizes with the main focus on industrial projects. Work with experienced engineers and technicians while coordinating work within multi-discipline teams. The majority of efforts will focus on our long-standing industrial clients who we work with locally and nationally. • Lead the structural design portion of projects, make design recommendations and decisions, and oversee the completion and quality of construction drawings, specifications, reports and other project documentation., • Establish and manage structural scope, schedule, and budget., • Mentor and teach other team members., • Lead the structural design of a project from schematic design through construction documents for both single-discipline and multi-discipline projects., • Interact with and be a representative of the company with clients and contractors as it relates to on-going projects., • Work on multiple projects simultaneously. You will find the right balance at Shive-Hattery. A large pool of resources in a 500+ person design firm, with a small firm feel where you build personal connections with colleagues, partners and clients. Flourish as a professional with the freedom to chart your own course and make an impact – and Design What Matters to make the world a better place. Our learning and teaching culture is founded on collaboration. You will learn from and teach other employees while working across disciplines. You will grow your skills and continue your professional growth at Shive-Hattery. Shive-Hattery offers an outstanding and competitive total compensation package including competitive pay and over 35 different benefits. Benefit Highlights • Medical, Dental, Vision – 4 tiers of coverage, • Voluntary Life Insurance – Employee, Spouse, and Child, • Voluntary Insurance Plans – Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity, • FSA – Medical & Dependent Care, • 8 Paid Holidays + PTO, • Paid Parental Leave, • 401K/Roth 401K with Company Match, • Overtime Bonus, • Profit Sharing Bonus, • First Time License Bonus, • Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification Financial Support, • Professional Development Opportunities, • Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription, • …And Many More! U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: • At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.Shive-Hattery offers a flexible work environment and supports balancing personal and professional responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Requirements:, • Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program, • Experience: 5 to 10 years of experience in the design and leadership of structural engineering projects., • License/Certification: Professional Engineer licensure in Iowa or the ability for immediate licensure in Iowa, • Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and Microsoft Office, • Structural design experience using concrete, steel, and masonry. Wood design would be a plus., • Experience and willingness to provide direction to young engineers and designers, along with collaborating with other disciplines., • Must be able to drive and have access to an automobile, climb ladders and work off of elevated platforms and open grating, and wear personal protective equipment required for specific clients and sites., • Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing work., • Must have good attention to detail., • Experience using 3D software (Navisworks/Recap), and other structural engineering design software is preferred.

Job Description DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Listed in order of relevance: • Provide O&G and Power Generation Controls domain expertise in a multi-disciplinary engineering team., • Review, Develop, and Prepare project documentation and drawings following standards, practices, and use of engineering tools as recommended by the department., • Communicate with customers, third party project representatives, and others to meet assigned project requirements for safety, quality, budget, and schedule while ensuring regional needs or requirements are built into processes, work instructions or templates globally., • Travel to customer locations along with Team Lead, Account Managers or Senior Engineer, as necessary, in order to perform pre-sale activities including, site surveys, customer meetings, and other engineering activities., • Work to proactively identify customer solutions and reinforce compliance to pre-determine standards and execution practices, • Assist in the development and scope of control strategies and software requirements., • Configure and conduct tests on control systems and develop specifications for third party equipment and instrumentation, • Ensure ERP, Supporting Documentation, Time Allocation, and Scheduled activities are properly recorded, • Respond to change productively and handle other duties as required., • Follow all company safety policies and procedures. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required., • Experience in control automation systems engineering or a related field, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience, • Project Management Certification or professional engineering license preferred. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • Safety, • Quality of work and customer Satisfaction, • Time Management and work productivity., • Team Work to achieve the company goal., • Work efficiency, • Self-starter with ability to work individually and in teams, • Variance to goals using internal and external milestones, • Comparison of what is sold to what is executed for hours and dollars. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS • Understanding of, or ability to learn CCC solutions, • Drive End knowledge including Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Reciprocating, and electric motor, • Work end knowledge including, axial, centrifugal and reciprocating compressor, pumps and generators, • Knowledge or ability to learn process Applications including Anti-Surge, Load share, Master, and Generation/ GPP/ Excitation, • Knowledge of PLC migrations, • Knowledge of electric panels design for control system housing and relevant testing, • Understanding of Controls Philosophy and engineering processes, • Basic computer skills; including basic PC setup and Microsoft Office products required., • Strong Oral and written communication skills., • Ability to read, speak, and write in English is required. WORKING CONDITIONS The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This role will require frequent domestic and international travel. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to manipulate computer input devices, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must have sufficient mobility to enable travel to industrial sites, offices, and facilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Job Description Lab Technician Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Lab Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for understanding and following Quality System documents relevant to their duties, such as Quality Manual, SOPs, and Methods. The role requires adherence to quality measures to meet or exceed standards set by ISO/IEC, government regulations (cGMP, GLP), and company requirements. Additionally, the Lab Technician will ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Responsibilities • Demonstrate proficiency in at least one core method and ability to conduct at least one other assigned method with no more than 25% supervision., • Operate all required basic lab equipment within the department., • Set up batches of samples to weigh and accurately weigh samples., • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related scientific field is strongly preferred. The work environment consists of a large facility with roughly seven labs dedicated to nutritional testing for various clients in numerous industries. It is a production lab, meaning it is very fast-paced. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.30 - $21.70/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision, • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital, • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents), • Short and long-term disability, • Health Spending Account (HSA), • Transportation benefits, • Employee Assistance Program • Hiring diverse talent, • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection, • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Job Description Job Title: Lab Technician Job Description The Lab Technician supports crop transformation and genome editing research by performing laboratory experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining a high-quality, safe lab environment. This role actively contributes to new technology development and process improvement studies, works closely with a collaborative team, and communicates experimental results clearly through summaries, reports, and presentations. Responsibilities • Follow the direction of supervisors to carry out crop transformation and genome editing experiments according to established protocols., • Collect, organize, and document data from experiments accurately and in a timely manner., • Participate in new technology development and process improvement studies in crop transformation, including planning experiments, testing hypotheses, making observations, and analyzing data., • Adhere to all safety policies, protocols, and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and team members., • Support team activities such as explant preparation, equipment maintenance, media assessment and improvement, culture room maintenance, process improvement, and information management., • Provide technical support to the team and conduct experiments with a respectful, collaborative, and positive team spirit., • Maintain complete, accurate, and timely records of experimental procedures, observations, and results., • Prepare clear summaries and reports for supervisors and present results at internal or external meetings when needed., • Follow detailed procedures and instructions while also carrying out experiments independently when appropriate., • Bachelor’s or Associate degree in plant science, biological science, genetics, horticulture, biotechnology, or a related field., • Knowledge and experience in general laboratory operations., • Ability to follow procedures and instructions and carry out experiments independently., • Strong skills in sampling and detailed record keeping for experimental work., • Ability to maintain complete, accurate, and timely records of experimental data and procedures., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software., • Excellent oral and written communication skills., • Willingness to support a high-quality laboratory environment through proper equipment care and strict adherence to lab safety practices. This role is based in a laboratory environment focused on crop transformation and genome editing research. The position follows a Monday through Friday, first-shift schedule. The work involves routine use of standard laboratory equipment, preparation of plant explants and media, maintenance of culture rooms, and careful handling of biological materials. The Lab Technician works closely with a collaborative team, participates in group activities to support lab operations, and follows strict safety and quality practices to maintain an organized, high-performing research environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Johnston, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision, • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital, • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents), • Short and long-term disability, • Health Spending Account (HSA), • Transportation benefits, • Employee Assistance Program • Hiring diverse talent, • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection, • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Job DescriptionLab Assistant Job Description Join our team as a Lab Assistant, where you will focus on daily greenhouse and growth chamber activities. This role involves hands-on tasks including planting, pollinating, tissue sampling, pest and disease scouting, harvesting, threshing, and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the facility. You will primarily work with soybean plants in a controlled environment, rather than a traditional lab setting. Responsibilities • Conduct daily greenhouse and growth chamber activities such as planting, pollinating, and tissue sampling., • Perform pest and disease scouting and manage plant health., • Harvest, thresh, and discard plants as needed., • Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of growth chambers., • Collect tissue samples from soybean plants for DNA analysis., • Water, pot soil, and care for all plants within the growth chamber., • Replant samples after data review., • Assist in operating the soybean threshing machine., • Plate samples for testing by the Molecular Marker group., • Clean the facility and perform basic duties as assigned., • Maintain plants through trimming, training, and node cleaning., • Experience in horticulture, greenhouse operations, plant care, agriculture, botany, biology, and plant genetics., • Knowledge of tissue collection, transplanting, and plant biotechnology., • Associates or Bachelors degree in Life Science (Horticulture, Agriculture, Agricultural Studies) or a minimum of 6 months of greenhouse or field experience., • Comfortable working in a greenhouse environment with plants. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision, • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital, • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents), • Short and long-term disability, • Health Spending Account (HSA), • Transportation benefits, • Employee Assistance Program • Hiring diverse talent, • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection, • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Job DescriptionJob Title: Greenhouse Technician Job Description Join our dynamic team as a Greenhouse Technician, where you will be involved in essential plant care and greenhouse management tasks. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining the health and growth of our plants, ensuring optimal conditions within the greenhouse environment. Responsibilities • Diligently shoot bag in corn pollination rooms daily., • Tassel bag and pollinate corn 1-2 times per week., • Prep and sort plant groupings with a high level of attention to detail., • Transfer large plants on carts to correct room locations and specific locations within a room., • Perform routine greenhouse sanitation tasks like discarding regulated material., • Assist with plant care tasks, such as cotton pruning., • Drive the Tug to move plants throughout the facility.Essential Skills, • Experience in greenhouse, horticulture, biology, plant care, or agriculture., • Good communication skills and a high degree of self-motivation., • Ability to work well independently and with minimal supervision, as well as in groups., • Proficiency in driving company vehicles such as a Tug., • Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn internal research software., • Capability to perform repetitive tasks, stand or sit for extended periods, and lift at least 30 lbs.Additional Skills & Qualifications, • Bachelor's degree in agriculture, horticulture, plant sciences, or a related field preferred., • Two or more years of relevant experience preferred., • Attention to detail and a positive attitude., • Comfort working in warm, humid greenhouse conditions with year-round pollen exposure.Work Environment Our work schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with the requirement to work 1-2 weekends or holidays every 3 months, compensated with comp days. The greenhouse environment is warm and humid, and you will be exposed to pollen year-round. We have a strong safety culture, and you will be expected to follow all safety protocols and monitor ergonomics diligently. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Johnston, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision, • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital, • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents), • Short and long-term disability, • Health Spending Account (HSA), • Transportation benefits, • Employee Assistance Program • Hiring diverse talent, • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection, • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Job Description Job Title: Laboratory Technician Job Description Join our dynamic team as a Laboratory Technician specializing in seed processing. This role offers a balanced mix of research and production responsibilities, providing an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to scientific research and laboratory operations. Responsibilities • Assist technical personnel in general laboratory operations and routine information handling tasks to support scientific research., • Perform tasks according to accepted methods and training provided by the work group., • Prepare and process seed samples, including grinding, punching, and occasionally hand chipping., • Assist with cleaning, handling, packaging, and storing seed or samples., • Identify and implement process improvement opportunities continually., • Experience in agriculture, seed technology, laboratory operations, chemistry, biology, microbiology, genetics, and plant science. This role is based in a high-throughput production laboratory within the Franklin building, consisting of four distinct stations with a focus on grinding and punching seed samples. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, loud environment, with hearing protection provided. The team culture is close-knit and supportive, encouraging collaboration and flexibility. Standard work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with options for a flexible start time. Dress code is casual, including jeans, closed-toed shoes, and an appropriate shirt. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Johnston, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision, • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital, • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents), • Short and long-term disability, • Health Spending Account (HSA), • Transportation benefits, • Employee Assistance Program • Hiring diverse talent, • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection, • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Job DescriptionPURPOSE • Provide support to the Company’s business units while gaining real-world work experience. Maintain and grow the “Customer for Life” concept for existing and new customers. Performs related work as required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be constructed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Partner with and support project managers on the implementation of projects, including inventory tracking, project scheduling, last planner task and internal punch lists, • Gain knowledge of the systems and services the Company provides its customers via instructor-led and online training, • Work to acquire understanding of standard issues, develop and maintain documentation, identify trends, and make suggestions to improve support processes, • Partner with project managers in the continuation of business development and building relationships, • Collaborate with internal and external customers to maintain project schedules, • Assist project managers in supporting field staff by providing accurate and on time project information MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Working towards a degree in construction management, mechanical, electrical engineering OR equivalent experience CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS • Valid driver’s license MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • General knowledge of commercial mechanical and electrical system components, • Exceptional customer service skills, • Solid work history including excellent attendance record and superior work ethic, • Strong organization, prioritization and adaptability skills, • Must have proficient Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel skills, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • Demonstrated ability to partner with employees at all levels of an organization, • Strong attention to detail, • Must be able to lift 40 pounds ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY At any given time, may be exposed to: • Typical construction site and/or industrial site risks and environment EQUIPMENT/TOOLS • Laptop PC Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, HR-OneSource will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.