Engineering Assistant

Engineering Assistant

Birmingham, AL

An Engineering Assistant with 5 to 10 years of experience needs to have an accredited bachelor's degree (engineering preferred). Engineering Assistant support the engineering management team in various administrative tasks and project coordination activities and the role will involve assisting with project documentation, scheduling meetings, and providing logistical support to ensure the smooth execution of projects. Job responsibilities include assisting in creating, organizing, and maintaining project documentation, including engineering plans, schedules, budgets, and reports, ensure all engineering-related documents are accurate, up-to-date, and readily accessible to team members, facilitating communication among project team members, stakeholders, and contractors, preparing and distributing engineering-related communications, such as meeting agendas, minutes, and status updates, assisting in scheduling meetings, site visits, and project-related event, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of engineering project milestones, assist in monitoring budgets and expenses, assisting in preparing financial reports and forecasts, collecting and analyzing project data to identify trends and areas for improvement, and preparing summary reports and recommendations based on data analysis. Skillsets and expertise required for this position include proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and data analysis tools, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, problem-solving and multitasking abilities, knowledge of engineering activities, and the ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff and/or vendors