Construction - Design Engineer

Sound Energy Systems; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sound Energy Systems in Tacoma is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to design automation systems from project plans and specs. You will use AutoCAD and related tools to layout instruments, equipment, and piping, and prepare wiring diagrams and submittals.

You will organize project folders, manage submittals, and coordinate with suppliers and customers, ensuring timely delivery and accurate documentation for closeout. Strong communication is essential for client interactions and team meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing automation systems from plans and specs.
• Ability to prepare submittals with schematics and technical literature.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and related design software.
• Strong documentation and project organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes plans, contracts, specifications and codes to determine project requirements.
• Organizes and maintains the job folder with up-to-date schematics, submittals, plans and schedules.
• Prepares submittals with schematics, descriptions and technical literature.
• Uses AutoCAD and related software for designing.
• Lays out instruments, equipment and piping; prepares wiring diagrams.
• Prepares calibration and installation instruction schedules.
• Selects appropriate products to meet specifications.
• Writes drawings and specs for components and panels from suppliers.
• Provides information for purchasing and tracks material delivery.
• Directs submittal books with schematics and operational instructions.
• Assists with project closeout documentation.
• Uses MS Word and MS Excel for requirements and assistance.

Skills

Technical drawing

Project planning

Team collaboration

Client communication

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Word

MS Excel

P&ID software

Job description

Utilizing AutoCad and supplemental software packages to assist Lead Design Engineer. This includes As-build control drawings from red-line field drawings and designing smaller projects.

Reports to:

Primary Objective:

Designs automation systems based on project plans, specifications and contract documents as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes plans, construction contracts specifications and codes to determine project requirements.
• Responsible for organizing and maintaining the job folder and updating pertinent job-related information. This includes the most recent schematics, submittals, sub-contracts, plans and schedules.
• Prepares submittals, containing schematics, descriptions, and technical literature, as required on a per job basis.
• Uses the ACAD software and other associated software for designing
• Lays out location of instruments, equipment and piping and prepares wiring diagrams.
• Prepares schedules of instrument calibration, setting and other installation instructions.
• Selects the proper types and sizes of the company’s products as well as those from outside suppliers to meet specification requirements.
• Writes specifications and prepares drawings for special components and panels purchased from outside suppliers.
• Provide information for the purchasing of material to the warehouse manager.
• Track materials on an ongoing basis to ensure their timely delivery to the job site.
• Directs and reviews the preparation of submittal booklets containing schematics, technical literature and operational instructions for the contractor and customer.
• Assists with all requirements of project closeout documentation.
• Must be able to utilize M.S.Word and M.S.Excel for project requirements and to aide in the assistance of others.
• Attends team meetings as requested
• Present a professional image of Sound Energy Systems. when speaking to customers.
• Develop a relationship with the decision maker of our customers. Good communication skills are required.

Implements quality assurance program into everyday activities to continuously improve customer satisfaction