What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Designer position at Commonwealth Associates, Inc.?
Job Responsibilities
- Develops understanding of assigned client standards, policies, and procedures by reading and applying specific design guides, drafting standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes.
- Develops an understanding of and complies with Commonwealth Associates' quality program.
- Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts by proactively presenting leadership with suggestions related to design processes, tools, standards, and practices.
- Takes ownership of one's own professional development, striving for high-quality performance; remains self-aware and seeks support, guidance, and mentorship from more experienced designers, specialists, and engineers.
- Attends internal and external client meetings, conference calls, and client site visits accompanied by a mentor as appropriate.
- In collaboration with the Business Development department, represents the company's emerging professionals at career fairs as needed.
- Supports the needs of the internal project team while developing a basic understanding of external clients' interests, expectations, standards, and project requirements.
- Coordinates with project teams, cross-functional teams, engineers, designers, and other groups within the company to provide information and assistance as directed.
- Works with administrative and project staff to coordinate tasks and prepare project documents.
- Collects, assimilates, reviews, and manages technical and project data used in engineering and design work.
- Prepares and modifies drawings, models, layouts, details, and other design documents under the direction of more experienced staff.
- Contributes to the preparation of engineering deliverables such as drawings, models, reports, specifications, calculations, schedules, and studies of limited scope.
- Develops proficiency in applicable computer-aided design and drafting software and other technical tools used by the assigned discipline.
- Interprets engineering markups, sketches, existing drawings, reference materials, and project information to assist with the development and revision of project deliverables.
- Incorporates engineering and design changes into drawings, models, and related project documentation as directed.
- Performs routine research and assists with developing recommendations for equipment, materials, and design solutions.
- Prepares basic technical and engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar analyses, as appropriate to the assigned discipline.
- Assists with checking drawings, models, project data, and other technical deliverables for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards.
- Maintains drawing and design documentation in accordance with established document control and project requirements.
- Coordinates design information with engineers and other disciplines to support accurate and complete project deliverables.
- Develops familiarity with applicable design software and tools, which may include AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation, Revit, Inventor, Civil 3D, or other discipline-specific applications.
- Understands and works within budgeted hours, schedules, and quality requirements.
- Completes expense reports and timesheets in a timely and accurate manner and seeks direction from a supervisor when conflicts arise.
- Remains aware and demonstrates understanding of project scope management.