S&C Associate

ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers)•Washington, DC

1h•$76,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

ASME is seeking a Standards and Certification Associate to join its Standards and Engineering Services group. The role supports the development, maintenance, publication, governance, and lifecycle management of ASME standards, certification products, and related services. Under the guidance of experienced staff, the associate contributes to standards operations, committee administration, content management, publication readiness, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement. The position also supports digital transformation, knowledge management, data quality, customer experience, and stewardship of ASME intellectual property. The position is eligible for a remote work arrangement, subject to ASME's remote-work policies and business requirements. Periodic business travel may be required, including travel to ASME offices globally. The New York Metro annual base salary range is $76,000–$80,000. Actual compensation depends on qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity. The position may also be eligible for consideration for a discretionary bonus, subject to applicable policies and eligibility requirements. ASME is a nonprofit professional organization founded in 1880 that supports collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill development across engineering disciplines. It provides codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education, and professional development programs. ASME is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages, supports, and celebrates workplace diversity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, information management, technical communications, data analytics, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Interest in standards development, technical content, governance, product management, knowledge management, or related fields.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Nice To Haves

Experience with digital collaboration tools, content management platforms, data analysis, or AI-enabled productivity tools is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop foundational knowledge of assigned technical subject areas, standards portfolios, and conformity assessment programs.
Support standards-development committees by preparing agendas, coordinating meetings, maintaining records, and facilitating approved actions.
Research technical inquiries, historical interpretations, and committee actions, and assist staff in preparing responses.
Develop working knowledge of ANSI requirements, governance principles, due-process obligations, and related legal considerations.
Assist in preparing, reviewing, and publishing standards manuscripts, revisions, errata, code cases, and related content.
Support product-management and lifecycle activities by maintaining records, metadata, publication information, and supporting documentation.
Participate in initiatives focused on process improvement, automation, structured content, data quality, digital standards, knowledge management, and AI-enabled workflows.
Coordinate communications with volunteers, committee leaders, staff, customers, and other stakeholders, supporting timely, accurate, and compliant issuance of products and services.