Junior Design Engineer
About The Position
The Junior Design Engineer assists with the design, estimation, and management of mechanical and structural piping systems for wastewater treatment, power generation, utilities, and related industries. The role includes reviewing construction documents and preparing take-offs, estimates, and quotes; engineering piping systems and supports; and coordinating project requirements from bidding through completion. The engineer produces plans and calculations for customers and fabrication shops, works with sales representatives to promote engineering services and support sales, and uses NEFCO’s Eclipse ERP software for project cost analyses. The position also involves maintaining resource information about products, vendors, and subcontractors, and may require field visits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 0–2 years of relevant experience; internship or co-op experience may be considered.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and contract documents.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a focus on accuracy and timely execution.
- Basic understanding of fabrication environments, welding standards, and structural shapes.
- Willingness to work additional hours during peak periods to meet project deadlines.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with MATHCAD, pipe stress analysis, finite element analysis, AISC, or 3D CAD modeling.
- Experience with Navisworks.
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment, desalination, or HVAC systems.
Responsibilities
- Conduct precise input take-offs from construction documents to support accurate project assessments.
- Review construction documents to understand the scope of work for bidding.
- Lead estimating and quoting processes for designated markets.
- Build relationships with key mechanical accounts to facilitate bid submissions and potential orders for mechanical piping systems.
- Engineer structural and mechanical piping systems, including pipe and duct supports, for wastewater and water treatment plants, power generation, and process utility facilities.
- Manage post-contract obligations, including preparing project sales orders, coordinating product requirements with purchasing, and overseeing projects through completion; field visits may be necessary.
- Prepare detailed plans for customer and fabrication shop use and produce engineering calculations.
- Collaborate with NEFCO sales representatives on home-office and jobsite sales calls to promote engineering services and facilitate sales of pipe hanger and strut supports.
- Use Eclipse, NEFCO’s Enterprise Resource Planning software, to analyze costs for strut grid installations, including material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs.
- Develop and maintain accessible resource information about products, vendors, and subcontractors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
