Design Engineer-II

Ibcengineering; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ibcengineering in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is seeking a skilled engineer to assist with complex design responsibilities. The role involves performing calculations for heating, cooling, power distribution, and preparing schematic layouts while supervising lower-level staff.

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with design standards and maintain organized project files, reporting directly to the Project Manager. Responsibilities include reviewing shop drawings and liaising with team members and clients for effective project execution.

Responsibilities

• Make calculations using engineering formulas and design skills.
• Prepare schematic layouts and supervise lower-level team members.
• Layout ductwork and piping systems based on provided schematics.

Job description

The following duties are typical of the position, but are not all-encompassing. Each person is
expected to help in whatever duties are required to deliver a quality product on schedule.

• Makes calculations, using engineering formulas and skills for design such as heating and
  cooling loads, lighting calculations, power distribution calculations, and equipment sizing.
• Prepare schematic layouts and/or supervise/direct/assist lower-level team members to
  prepare layouts.
• Layout portions of ductwork and piping systems or branch circuitry based on schematic
  layout or per instructions provided by Project Engineer/Manager.
• Specialized drawings, such as plumbing isometrics and risers or electrical riser diagrams.
• Select equipment based on basis of design recommendations or the Project Engineer
  and fill out equipment schedules.
• Provide drawings for own designs and produce sketches to incorporate in drawings by
  CAD designers.
• Research design options and document findings for Project Engineer/Manager.
• Provide information to the Project Engineer/Manager for incorporation into
  specifications.
• Review shop drawings independently if needed.
• Research code issues and ask general questions of code officials.
• Organize and maintain project files. Maintain a neat and organized work area that
  allows efficient access to information required by other team members.
• Assure that drawings and designs are in accordance with the company’s production and
  design standards.
• Keep the Project Manager informed of workload and any changes in project scope or
  additional services

Limits of Authority

Has authority to perform moderately complex design duties, which are checked for accuracy by themselves and others. May not exceed budgeted hours on task without approval of the Project Manager. May not change the scope of work or deviate from any other part of the contractual document without the Program Manager’s approval.

Relationship to Others

Reports to the Project Manager. Within team, has contact with CAD designers, designers, and more experienced design staff. Has contact with equipment suppliers. Limited contact with clients and contractors. Works directly for various Project Designers/Engineers, according to assignment.