Business - Designer I
Henderson Engineers
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or 3 years relevant experience.
- Proficiency with Revit and Bluebeam Revu preferred.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills essential.
Responsibilities
- Designs basic building systems in coordination with project teams.
- Prepares detailed drawings, system layouts and reports.
- Mentors less experienced designers.
Skills
Education
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Job description
We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to come up with out-of-the-box solutions. We integrate building design and construction processes and, as an ESOP, each of our employee-owners is essential to our mission of leading the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience.
A Designer/Engineer I is responsible for designing basic building systems, preparing technical documents, and performing engineering calculations in coordination with project teams.
- Performs calculations and designs basic engineering systems in collaboration with experienced design staff.
- Prepares system layouts, detailed drawings and schematics.
- Reviews shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
- Prepares or modifies reports, plans and designs for projects.
- Acts as a mentor to less experienced designers.
- Supports business development or pursuit activities.
- Participates in client, company and/or industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
- Fosters a client-centric mindset and approach.
- Communicates with clients as needed for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work.
- Answers questions from clients and architects.
- Occasionally visits job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
- Identifies and seeks to fill gaps in industry and/or discipline knowledge on a continuous basis.
- Maintains knowledge and understanding of common industry software, including Revit, Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office products.
- Researches and reviews new products, industry trends and evolving codes and standards.
- Keeps others informed conveying information clearly and with an appropriate level of detail.
- Listens attentively to others and takes an interest in what they have to say.
- Responds openly to others encouraging honest, productive communication.
- Demonstrates consideration for the opinions, perspectives, and experiences of others.
- Takes responsibility for personal actions and delivers on commitments.
- Aims to understand how actions impact others.
- Takes steps to ensure work is done correctly.
- Delivers on client expectations.
- Strives to follow policies and procedures.
- Shares time, effort, and consideration with others.
- Gets curious, takes interest, and learns from the diversity of others.
- Shows enthusiasm for team goals.
- Views mistakes and change as a growth opportunity.
- Recognizes gaps in personal knowledge and enthusiastically pursues opportunities to learn something new.
- Engages others when tackling an unfamiliar task or responsibility.
- Recognizes routine problems and identifies solutions.
- Keeps up with industry and/or discipline standards.
- Maintains best practice throughout all job functions.
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of engineering (e.g., mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural) and 1 year of relevant experience, or 3 years of experience without a degree. A Professional Engineering (PE) license may be counted toward 1 year of direct experience.
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
- Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred.
- Basic proficiency in engineering design: basic knowledge of the A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards. Knowledge may apply to a limited range of practice, projects or program types.
- Proficiency with Revit and Bluebeam Revu preferred.
- High technical aptitude: ability to learn, understand and utilize various systems and processes.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with designers at all levels in a clear and concise manner.
- Effective critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
- Team oriented and willingness and ability to function in a highly collaborative environment, in group projects and leading less experienced designers.
- Ability to receive constructive feedback and adjust to coaching.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software applicable to your discipline or focus.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described and characterized in this job description.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
- Occasional travel may be required (10–15%).
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
We take care of our people. As a Henderson employee, you'll enjoy some pretty awesome perks.
- Flexible Work Hours (Because we all need to balance work and life.)
- Casual Dress Code (Be yourself, please.)
- Paid Volunteer Time (We literally pay you to volunteer.)
- Paid Parental Leave (Because we know both parents deserve to be there for a new child.)
- Health and Wellness Initiatives (Get Fit and Stay Fit.)
- Receptive and Forward‑Thinking Leadership (Our doors are always open.)
- Clear Career Path Options (We want you to excel.)
- Industry‑leading 401K match and profit sharing (When the company succeeds, we all share in that success.)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Yes, our employees are the owners.)
- Paid Training for Professional Development (We’ll pay for the time you take getting better at what you do.)
- Performance Bonuses (When you do well, we reward you for your work.)
- Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance (We’ve got you covered.)
- Paid Term Life and Disability (We’ve got your family covered, too.)
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts (We'll help you take advantage of tax savings.)
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time off (Take a break. You deserve it!)
- Financial Wellness & Coaching Program (Financial security makes you a happier team member.)
More information can be found here - https://www.hendersonengineers.com/careers/.
Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E‑Verify program.
Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment.
All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.
To all recruitment agencies: Henderson does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Henderson without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Henderson. Please, no phone calls or emails.
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT. Henderson representatives conduct all email communications exclusively through a company email address that ends with @hendersonengineers.com, @hendersonbuilding.com. We extend offers of employment only after a comprehensive interview process and will never ask you for a payment of any sort nor offer one for any reason. Henderson will not ask any applicant to purchase equipment, nor offer to reimburse any applicant for expenses incurred prior to employment. We will not request personal information until a legitimate offer of employment has been extended. If you suspect a recruitment attempt is fraudulent, you should cease communications. All legitimate job opportunities are posted on our company website’s careers page.
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