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DESCRIPTION:

Assists the senior engineering staff in the execution of technical activities required on assigned projects and learns discipline-specific technical standards and procedures. Assists the project team in the production of projects on time, within budget, and consistent with industry standards. Under supervision participates in technical studies, investigations, and design on assigned projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Learns to understand industry standards and company technical policies and procedures during the execution of projects for clients Observes and learns the industry standards and practices of design analyses using industry software Routinely assists with production of designs using Revit and/or CADD with the assistance of senior design staff Under supervision, assists in the execution of design processes and analysis on assigned projects and requests assistance from design staff when needed Under supervision, performs basic computer-based engineering calculations and system design functions Assists the design team in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines to determine equipment needs, provides input for operating procedures, and provides technical information Observes and learns the information used by project managers to develop man-hour budgets Assists project team in the development of technical documentation, proposals, and presentations Learns how to communicate design requirements with contractors and equipment sales representatives to determine project scope and feasibility Accompanies senior design staff in performing project job site visits to investigate field conditions and monitor progress based on design specifications, owner expectations, and building codes Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, schematics, and engineering reports Actively attends internal and external training and other educational opportunities to obtain knowledge in necessary technical areas

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies Knowledge of industry specific software (i.e., Revit and AutoCAD) Study and Pass FE exam within first year

SKILLS and ABILITIES

Interpersonal Skills – ability to interact positively and work effectively with others Comprehension – ability to understand information, ideas, and direction presented in writing and/or verbally communicated Written Communication Skills – ability to clearly deliver a message through written words using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation Speech Clarity – ability to speak clearly and in a common language so that others can understand you Detail-Oriented – ability to achieve accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing a task; pays attention to details and is able to understand the cause of a certain outcome Judgement and Decision-Making Skills – ability to make reasoned judgments that are logical and well thought out; constructively questioning and analyzing information in order to make the best conclusion

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Frequently use a computer for several hours at a time May need to periodically maneuver over, under, and around barriers as well as climb ladders on a job site Requires the ability to transport ladders and plans weighing up to 30 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Indoors in a normal office environment with some exposure to excessive noise, darkness/poor lighting, fumes, or dust May travel to and navigate construction sites, some of which may be at high altitudes or small spaces with dirt or dust particles