Design Engineer

VDA•East Hanover, NJ

6h•$75,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Design Engineer supports Project Managers in fulfilling design obligations across multiple ongoing projects. The role focuses on vertical transportation design, including drawing development and review, load calculations, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, preparation of design communications and specifications, and evaluation of project information for compliance with applicable laws, codes, and standards. The position also involves communicating with external project contacts and performing on-site surveys of existing vertical transportation equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering.
Ability to read architectural and structural drawings.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in person, on the phone, and via web meetings.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing, including through email, reports, and comments on document reviews.
Ability to create, modify, and review drawings in AutoCAD and REVIT.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
Critical thinking, including using logic and deductive reasoning to identify applicable information and objectively analyze it.
Reading comprehension of work-related documents.
Active learning and ability to understand the implications of new information for problem-solving and decision-making.
Active listening, including giving others full attention, understanding their points, asking questions as appropriate, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with AutoCAD software.

Responsibilities

Communicate daily with multiple Project Managers.
Review architectural drawings to identify information relevant to vertical transportation and convey it to the Project Manager.
Review construction documents to confirm that VDA recommendations are coordinated.
Create and modify drawings of vertical transportation elements using AutoCAD and VDA standards.
Perform structural, electrical, and mechanical load calculations.
Coordinate with members of multidisciplinary building design teams.
Prepare reports, memos, and emails regarding VDA design.
Research manufacturer products to develop design standards.
Prepare specifications for designed vertical transportation systems.
Assist in reviewing contractor bids and specifications for compliance with VDA design.
Review vendor shop drawings and Requests for Information against VDA design.
Evaluate information and use individual judgment to determine whether design elements and client communications comply with applicable laws, governing codes, and industry-wide and internal standards.
Communicate with external contacts, including contractors, vendors, manufacturers, architects, and other engineering disciplines, by email, other written forms, phone, and in person.
Perform on-site surveys of existing vertical transportation equipment.