ENGINEERING ASSISTANT

ENGINEERING SERVICES & PRODUCTS C • Dyersville, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or associate Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, experience, and related training

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees