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Project Leader/Engineer

Terex Corporation
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, South Dakota, Watertown
3140 15th Avenue Southeast (Show on map)
Jul 17, 2025

Job Description:

Join our Team: Project Leader/Engineer
Watertown, SD

Join our team at Terex Utilities and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Project Leader/Engineer to contribute to the Terex team in Watertown, SD.

At Terex we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.

As a Project Leader/Engineer, you will work with customers and the Outside Sales Team to match customer requirements with Terex configurations, verify build feasibility, and provide supporting technical data.The person in this role is responsible for oversight of customer build projects throughout the processes from quote to customer acceptance.

What you'll do

  • Manage customer build projects from quote stage to customer acceptance.
  • Collaborate closely with customers, Outside Sales, Engineering and Production to determine project feasibility and match customer requirements related to truck configurations and specifications.
  • Verify customer requests and quotation documents meet Terex, supplier, ANSI and other industry standards to determine feasibility and safety of designs.
  • Utilize 2D/3D CAD software (Draft Sight/AutoCAD/Solidworks utilized) to generate preliminary drawings and weight studies for use in specifying, quoting and producing utility equipment.
  • Conduct customer design reviews either digitally or at the customer's location when necessary.
  • Conduct customer first article inspections (FAI) on applicable jobs, both digitally and hosting customer on-site.
  • Coordinate with Production team to answer questions and ensure build accuracy to customer expectations.
  • Assist in the design, specification and maintenance of standard platforms and options for Terex products.
  • Communicate with vendors to specify equipment to ensure a high-quality product and ease of manufacture while minimizing the cost.
  • Keep up to date on current product developments in the industry and communicate to Terex team members.
  • Collaborate with Outside Sales to determine the best information to be presented to the customer.
  • Advocate for Terex as a business, while also driving customer satisfaction with the product.
  • Manage multiple project priorities and deadlines.
  • Support trade shows and customer demo's as appropriate.

What you'll bring

  • 6 months experience in a sales support, parts sales or a CSR role
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business
  • Experience working with medium chassis applications equipment
  • Experience working with heavy equipment industry
  • Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications
  • Previous experience developing sales proposals
  • Experience in AutoCAD/Solidworks
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of fast-paced, cross-functional analytical team
  • Ability to travel an estimated 20%

Why join us

  • We are a global company, and our culture is defined byour Values - Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose.
  • Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
  • Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.
  • We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.
  • We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.
  • Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others tobuild a better world for generations.
  • We offer competitive salaries, health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short-term and long-term disability, extended leave options, paid time off, company holidays, 401k matching, employee stock purchase plan, legal assistance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and discount programs.
  • For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link - Careers | Terex Corporate

Salary: The compensation range for this position is $73,000 - $87,000 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design, build, and support products used in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, minerals and materials management, construction, waste and recycling, and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization, and offer complementary digital solutions, designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide.

Additional Information:

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values - Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members. To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) atGlobaltalentacquisitions@terex.com.

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.

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