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Stanley Consultants

Senior Bridge Engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Title - Senior Bridge Engineer Location - Des Moines, IA Job Type - Hybrid Requisition ID ... Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance ...

Olsson

Senior Airside Engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to ... Monitors project performance and progress, including tracking project milestones and deliverables ...

Stanley Consultants

Senior Bridge Engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Title - Senior Bridge Engineer Location - Des Moines, IA Job Type - Hybrid Requisition ID ... Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance ...

Stanley Consultants

Senior Bridge Engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

Job Title - Senior Bridge Engineer Location - Des Moines, IA Job Type - Hybrid Requisition ID ... Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance ...

Accenture

Google Senior Data Engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$94K - $266K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage * Assist with data modeling, performance ... Collaborate closely with senior data engineers, ML engineers, and architects. * Contribute to ...

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Apex Systems

Sr. Software Engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$119K - $157K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Job#: 3036110 Sr. Software Engineer Location: Des Moines, Iowa (Partial Remote) Role Overview Our ... Expert SQL Server skills, including schema design and performance tuning. * Hands-on Azure DevOps ...

National Carwash Solutions

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Grimes, IA · On-site

$89K - $122K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Senior Manufacturing Engineer National Carwash Solutions has grown over the past 50 years to become ... and cost performance * Lead critical company initiatives that have high visibility with the ...

National Carwash Solutions

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Grimes, IA · On-site

$89K - $122K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Senior Manufacturing Engineer National Carwash Solutions has grown over the past 50 years to become ... and cost performance * Lead critical company initiatives that have high visibility with the ...

Stanley Consultants

Senior Electrical Engineer

Des Moines, IA · Hybrid

$139K - $185K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Title - Senior Electrical Engineer Location - Chicago, IL | Denver, CO (Centennial) | Des ... Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance ...

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How much do senior performance engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior performance engineer in Grimes, IA is $124,735.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,000.00 and $141,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a senior performance engineer?

To thrive as a Senior Performance Engineer, expertise in performance analysis, capacity planning, and system optimization—often backed by a degree in computer science or a related field—is crucial. Familiarity with tools such as LoadRunner, JMeter, APM solutions, profiling tools, and relevant certifications like CPPE or PMP are highly beneficial. Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and clear communication skills are vital for identifying bottlenecks and working closely with cross-functional teams. These combine to ensure robust system performance, user satisfaction, and reliable application scalability in demanding technical environments.

What does a senior performance engineer do?

A Senior Performance Engineer typically oversees performance testing cycles, analyzes system metrics, and collaborates with development and operations teams to diagnose and resolve performance issues. Daily tasks often include designing and executing test plans, monitoring application behavior under load, and recommending improvements for scalability and efficiency. They also participate in code reviews and architectural discussions to identify potential bottlenecks early in the development cycle. Consistent communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders is key, ensuring that performance goals align with business objectives.

What is a senior performance engineer?

A Senior Performance Engineer is responsible for optimizing the performance, scalability, and reliability of software applications and systems. They analyze performance metrics, conduct load and stress testing, identify bottlenecks, and work with development teams to implement improvements. This role requires expertise in profiling tools, performance tuning, and system architecture to ensure optimal user experience. Additionally, they may establish best practices for performance testing and contribute to overall system design decisions.

What cities near Grimes, IA are hiring for Senior Performance Engineer jobs?

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Infographic showing various Senior Performance Engineer job openings in Grimes, IA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,735 per year, or $60 per hour.

Design Manager/Senior Engineer - Power Generation

Stanley Consultants

Des Moines, IA • Hybrid

$139K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.
 
With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success.
 
Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!

Job title - Design Manager / Senior Engineer
Locations - Austin, TX \u007C Chicago, IL \u007C Denver, CO (Centennial) \u007C Des Moines, IA \u007C Minneapolis, MN \u007C Muscatine, IA
Job type - Hybrid
Requisition ID - 11259
 

Stanley Consultants is looking for a Design Manager / Senior Engineer with power generation experience to join one of our offices. This role may also be known as a Project Engineer.

This position is for a candidate with 15+ years of experience on large/complex power generation projects.  The role is to lead the design process and ensure proper coordination among various disciplines.  The Design Manager / Senior Engineer is responsible for coordination of the technical content of design projects, with a focus on ensuring that the work is well-planned and follows preemptive, preventive, and proactive approach to delivery.  The Design Manager / Senior Engineer monitors the progress and completion of discipline level tasks while providing updates to the Project Manager and Project Controls Specialist. 

Project Managers are the main point of contact with clients and other external stakeholders.  Project Managers have overall responsibility for the project, including compliance with contractual terms, scope, schedule, budget, and quality. The Design Manager / Senior Engineer is a senior project leader responsible for coordinating the proper planning and execution of the project design. 

What You Will Be Doing:
  • Managing the day-to-day activities of the design team including:
    • Oversee the technical portion of the design process
    • Ensuring cross discipline communications and coordination is occurring
    • Coordinating schedules and implementation of the quality control plan
  • Supports the Project Manager by:
    • Communicating design team and technical issues to the Project Manager
    • Assisting the Project Manager with client engagement on change management requirements
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited four-year college 
    • Degree may be in mechanical, control systems, electrical, structural, or related disciplines
  • 15+ years of relevant power generation design experience
  • Possess PE, or able to obtain PE within 1 year
  • Natural gas power generation experience
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience designing reciprocating engine, simple cycle, combined cycle, and/or combined heat and power plants
  • Experience with Alternative Project Delivery vehicles like design-build, EPC, P3, or integrated project delivery
(Salary range for CO, IL, MN locations)
Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation. The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices. In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are disclosed for positions and locations where required.
Work-Life Balance
We realize there’s more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options.
 
What we offer:
Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
Health Insurance. We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.
Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.
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