Engineering Designer

Commonwealth Associates•Jackson, MI

About The Position

The Engineering Designer supports project teams by preparing and modifying drawings, models, layouts, details, and other design documents under the direction of more experienced staff. The role contributes to engineering deliverables of limited scope and develops proficiency in the computer-aided design and drafting software and technical tools used by the assigned discipline. The designer gathers, reviews, and manages technical and project information; interprets engineering markups, sketches, existing drawings, and reference materials; incorporates design changes; and helps check deliverables for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards. The role coordinates design information with engineers and other disciplines, maintains project documentation, and works within established budgets, schedules, quality requirements, and scope-management practices. The position also involves learning client standards and company quality procedures, supporting continuous improvement, pursuing professional development, and coordinating with internal teams and clients with appropriate mentorship. The designer may participate in client meetings, site visits, and career fairs as needed.

Responsibilities

Learn and apply assigned client standards, policies, procedures, design guides, drafting standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes.
Understand and comply with Commonwealth Associates' quality program.
Suggest improvements to design processes, tools, standards, and practices and support change-management efforts.
Take ownership of professional development and seek support, guidance, and mentorship from experienced staff.
Attend internal and external client meetings, conference calls, and client site visits with a mentor as appropriate.
Represent the company's emerging professionals at career fairs in collaboration with Business Development, as needed.
Support internal project teams and develop an understanding of external clients' interests, expectations, standards, and project requirements.
Coordinate with project teams, cross-functional teams, engineers, designers, and other company groups to provide information and assistance as directed.
Coordinate tasks and prepare project documents with administrative and project staff.
Collect, assimilate, review, and manage technical and project data used in engineering and design work.
Prepare and modify drawings, models, layouts, details, and other design documents under the direction of more experienced staff.
Contribute to engineering deliverables such as drawings, models, reports, specifications, calculations, schedules, and studies of limited scope.
Develop proficiency in computer-aided design and drafting software and other technical tools relevant to the assigned discipline.
Interpret engineering markups, sketches, existing drawings, reference materials, and project information to assist in developing and revising deliverables.
Incorporate engineering and design changes into drawings, models, and related project documentation as directed.
Conduct routine research and assist in developing recommendations for equipment, materials, and design solutions.
Prepare basic technical and engineering calculations using standard methods and principles, as appropriate to the assigned discipline.
Assist in checking drawings, models, project data, and other technical deliverables for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards.
Maintain drawing and design documentation in accordance with document-control and project requirements.
Coordinate design information with engineers and other disciplines to support complete and accurate project deliverables.
Work within budgeted hours, schedules, and quality requirements and remain aware of project scope management.
Complete expense reports and timesheets accurately and on time, and seek supervisor direction when conflicts arise.