Engineering Designer

Commonwealth; Jackson, Ann Arbor, Gahanna, Liberty Lake (MI, MI, OH, WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Associates in Jackson, MI is seeking a full-time design specialist to develop drawings, models, and design details under senior staff guidance.

You will read and apply design guides, drafting standards, and codes, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to contribute to deliverables such as specifications and calculations. The role emphasizes learning CAD tools while aligning with the company quality program.

Qualifications

• Reading and applying design guides, drafting standards and codes.
• Supports Commonwealth Associates' quality program and continuous improvement.
• Proficient with CAD tools used in the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develops understanding of client standards, policies, and procedures by reading and applying design guides.
• Develops understanding of Commonwealth Associates' quality program.
• Supports ongoing design process improvements and tool standardization.
• Takes ownership of professional development and seeks guidance from senior staff.
• Attends client meetings and site visits with a mentor as appropriate.
• Coordinates with project teams to provide information and assist with deliverables.
• Prepares basic technical calculations and reviews drawings, models, and design documents.

Skills

Design guides reading

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Graphics and Design Technology

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

MicroStation

Revit

Inventor

Civil 3D

Job description

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Locations

• Jackson, MI 49201, USA
• On-site
• Specialist
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ENGIN001536

Description

Job Responsibilities

• Develops understanding of assigned client standards, policies, and procedures by reading and applying specific design guides, drafting standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes.
• Develops an understanding of and complies with Commonwealth Associates' quality program.
• Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts by proactively presenting leadership with suggestions related to design processes, tools, standards, and practices.
• Takes ownership of one's own professional development, striving for high-quality performance; remains self-aware and seeks support, guidance, and mentorship from more experienced designers, specialists, and engineers.
• Attends internal and external client meetings, conference calls, and client site visits accompanied by a mentor as appropriate.
• In collaboration with the Business Development department, represents the company's emerging professionals at career fairs as needed.
• Supports the needs of the internal project team while developing a basic understanding of external clients' interests, expectations, standards, and project requirements.
• Coordinates with project teams, cross-functional teams, engineers, designers, and other groups within the company to provide information and assistance as directed.
• Works with administrative and project staff to coordinate tasks and prepare project documents.
• Collects, assimilates, reviews, and manages technical and project data used in engineering and design work.
• Prepares and modifies drawings, models, layouts, details, and other design documents under the direction of more experienced staff.
• Contributes to the preparation of engineering deliverables such as drawings, models, reports, specifications, calculations, schedules, and studies of limited scope.
• Develops proficiency in applicable computer-aided design and drafting software and other technical tools used by the assigned discipline.
• Interprets engineering markups, sketches, existing drawings, reference materials, and project information to assist with the development and revision of project deliverables.
• Incorporates engineering and design changes into drawings, models, and related project documentation as directed.
• Performs routine research and assists with developing recommendations for equipment, materials, and design solutions.
• Prepares basic technical and engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar analyses, as appropriate to the assigned discipline.
• Assists with checking drawings, models, project data, and other technical deliverables for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Maintains drawing and design documentation in accordance with established document control and project requirements.
• Coordinates design information with engineers and other disciplines to support accurate and complete project deliverables.
• Develops familiarity with applicable design software and tools, which may include AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation, Revit, Inventor, Civil 3D, or other discipline-specific applications.
• Understands and works within budgeted hours, schedules, and quality requirements.
• Completes expense reports and timesheets in a timely and accurate manner and seeks direction from a supervisor when conflicts arise.
• Remains aware and demonstrates understanding of project scope management.

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Engineering Graphics and Design Technology.
• Bachelors or better in Engineering Technology.
• Bachelors or better in Engineering Technology.

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