What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Designer Engineer position at Large Privately-owned Family Company?
Ergon Inc. seeks a full-time Junior Designer Engineer to join our Corporate PCR team. This is an entry-level technical support position within the Corporate PCR (Pavement and Coating Resources) Engineering Department of Ergon, Inc. The Junior Designer supports Senior Designers in developing and maintaining 2D and 3D CAD drawings using Autodesk Plant 3D for capital projects, maintenance engineering, and construction activities, while assisting in keeping facility master data accurate and up to date. The Junior Designer is responsible for collecting field data and performing laser scanning to support design development and as-built documentation. This role provides opportunities to learn drafting and design best practices, participate in continuous improvement efforts, and collaborate closely with the Engineering Design Supervisor to support departmental objectives and overall corporate goals.
Position Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel.
- Proficiency or Knowledge with AutoCAD, and Autodesk Plant 3D.
- Postsecondary certification, associate degree, or working towards a Postsecondary certification or associate degree in technical drawing or related field recommended.
- Experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D or similar design software preferred.
- Experience with concrete, structural, and piping construction is a plus.
- Requires a self-motivated individual with strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
- Must successfully complete MVR, drug screening, and background check.
Responsibilities Include the Following:
- Keep safe work habits as the highest priority at all times.
- Maintain a clean and well-organized workspace at all times.
- Strive to develop good working relationships with all co-workers, customers and associates.
- Exemplify high levels of moral and ethical standards and values.
- Travel as required (typically no more than 2 to 3 day a month) and perform facility site visits, field data gathering, and laser scanning of necessary information to assist in as-building, scope development, project reviews and development of modified or new drawings.
- Operate laser scanning equipment and process scan data utilizing Faro Scene software.
- Operate CAD systems to produce new drawings or modify existing drawings for review, approval, meetings, construction, Maintenance, and Engineering files as needed. Drawing types are typically, but not limited to, P&IDs, Plot Plans / Civil, Structural / Steel, Piping Plans & Sections, Isometrics, Tanks / Vessels.
- Understand, utilize, modify develop and implement numbering, filing and drafting design procedures and standards in and for use within Ergon, Inc.
- Assign and issue line numbers, valve numbers, drawing numbers and transferal of drawings both hardcopies and electronic files.
- Participate in design group meetings to discuss current and completed activities, share lessons learned, determine upcoming priorities and areas of improvement
- Provide technical drafting and design support on an as-needed basis for all departments and contractors.
- Assist Senor Designers with project development to ensure drafting / design interests are addressed.
- Attend and participate in project meetings with Senior Designers for P&ID Reviews, Model/Project review meetings, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
- Work with Senor Designers, engineers, and facility operations to complete projects in a timely and efficient manner with limited direction.
- Assist Corporate Engineering Department in maintaining updated drawing files for all plant master data.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts and collaborate closely with the Engineering Design Supervisor to support departmental objectives and overall corporate goals.
Why Ergon Inc.?
At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values each employee's growth and contributions. Headquartered in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching & profit sharing
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Tuition assistance
At Ergon Inc., we live by our core values:
- Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.
- Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation, and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
- Purposeful Growth: We believe employee and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has continually reinvested tremendously back into the business, not just growing for the sake of growing but growing carefully and strategically.
- Respectful Relationships: Together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance, and diversity of ideas and people. Our differences make us stronger. We're united by our shared values, constantly forging respectful relationships.
Come and join the Ergon team!
We are an EEO/AAP employer.
Job Role: Junior Designer Engineer
Location: Flowood, MS
We are an EEO employer and a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US and have a valid driver's license. Any employment offers are contingent upon a pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.