What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENGINEERING ASSISTANT position at Engineering Services & Products C?
Summary
This candidate must be a self-starter who has knowledge of the complexities of a structural design environment. This candidate will support engineers by performing a range of technical and administrative tasks, including preparing documents, reviewing shop drawings, and maintaining project organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in project calls and meetings to understand the needs of a customer
- Coordinates and consults with engineers to complete projects and produce complex drawings
- Review construction documents and shop drawings for accuracy
- Assist in design and development of engineering projects.
- Help gather and organize data for structural analysis, load calculations, and design reports.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 0-2 years of experience in technical support role.
- Experience working with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Proficient with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Tekla, or other modeling software.
- Knowledge of building construction.
- Attention to detail and a proactive attitude.
- Review and check structural drawings for completeness and accuracy.
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple activities/projects.
- Must have strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques.
- Ability to work effectively in teams or alone.
- Able to maintain a results-oriented demeanor in a fast-paced environment.
Education and/or Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Bachelor’s degree or associate Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, experience, and related training.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Computer Skills
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to use sound judgement with good mechanical aptitude and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
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 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 regularly required to sit and stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; may occasionally have to stoop, climb or kneel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 20-50 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.
While performing the duties of this job the employee will primarily be in an office environment but may be exposed to work in manufacturing or warehouse areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but could be louder in the production/warehouse areas.
