Design Engineer

ACCO Engineered Systems•West Sacramento, CA

17d

About The Position

The Design Engineer applies basic technical knowledge and prior experience to support controls project design, material selection, and development of sequences of operation. The role assists with engineering controls programs and graphics, and produces project closeout documents. It requires computer skills and familiarity with computer-operated systems and engineering design tools such as AutoCAD and VISIO. The Design Engineer works closely with the Project Manager and/or assigned Project Engineer to complete projects on time. The role may also include software design tasks that provide exposure to larger and more sophisticated system applications. Some travel and job-site visits may be required. The position calls for strong organization, prioritization, communication, and time-management skills, along with the ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks. The Design Engineer is responsible for supporting customer satisfaction and high-quality deliverables, participating in safety and development programs, and meeting routine attendance expectations. The listed competitive wage is $30.00 to $37.00 per hour; actual compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, certifications, education or training, and work location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
Strong mechanical aptitude; technical school training is also noted.
Working knowledge of MS Office, Windows, file structures, AutoCAD, and VISIO.
Must be highly organized and able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment to meet schedules set by Sunbelt leadership.
Ability to work independently and autonomously and take ownership of assigned tasks.
Valid California driver’s license.
Ability to perform work that supports high customer satisfaction and high-quality deliverables.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Regular and routine attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Basic TCP/IP network structure knowledge and web navigation are desired.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in producing controls system design drawings, sequences of operation, and submittals.
Research and help select control system peripherals.
Collaborate with project team members to identify customer options, such as energy efficiency, equipment interfaces, and value engineering.
Assist in developing control programs, graphics, and system databases.
Modify previously produced controls designs to reflect field changes made during implementation.
Assist Senior Design Engineers with documentation for project Operations & Maintenance manuals.
Manage time and cost budgets for assigned project tasks as delegated by the Project Manager or a higher-level Design Engineer.
Communicate problems, obstacles, issues, and field information needs to project team members.
Submit daily and/or weekly work summaries to project team leadership.
Allocate time across assigned projects and submit individual time sheets weekly and on time.
Practice safe work habits and participate in office and project-specific safety requirements.
Attend and successfully complete OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 safety training classes.
Take responsibility for completing assigned formal training and development plans.
Participate in the ongoing development program with other entry-level engineers.
Travel and visit job sites as required.