Engineering Designer

Commonwealth Associates, Inc.•Columbus, OH

11h

About The Position

The Engineering Designer supports engineering and design project teams by collecting, reviewing, and managing technical and project data; preparing and revising drawings, models, layouts, details, and other design documents; and contributing to engineering deliverables of limited scope. Work is performed under the direction of more experienced staff and in coordination with engineers, designers, administrative staff, and cross-functional teams. The role develops familiarity with client standards, company quality processes, project requirements, design practices, and discipline-specific software. It includes assisting with routine research, basic calculations, deliverable checks, document control, and coordination of design information. The designer is expected to work within established budget, schedule, quality, and scope requirements while pursuing professional development and contributing to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Learn and apply assigned client standards, policies, procedures, design guides, drafting standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes.
Develop an understanding of and comply with Commonwealth Associates' quality program.
Suggest improvements to design processes, tools, standards, and practices to leadership.
Pursue professional development and seek support, guidance, and mentorship from more 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 experienced staff.
Contribute to engineering deliverables, including drawings, models, reports, specifications, calculations, schedules, and studies of limited scope.
Develop proficiency in computer-aided design and drafting software and other technical tools applicable to the assigned discipline.
Interpret engineering markups, sketches, existing drawings, reference materials, and project information to help develop and revise 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 accurate and complete deliverables.
Work within budgeted hours, schedules, and quality requirements.
Complete expense reports and timesheets accurately and on time, and seek supervisor direction when conflicts arise.
Remain aware of and demonstrate understanding of project scope management.