Mechanical Engineer in Training

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical EIT to support senior staff on design projects in our Dallas area offices. You will assist in producing designs, performing calculations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while learning company procedures and best practices.

The ideal candidate holds an ABET-accredited engineering degree, is familiar with Revit and AutoCAD, and is pursuing or has earned the FE license. Strong MS Office skills and a collaborative mindset are expected.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required or confirmed.
• Knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies.
• Familiarity with Revit and AutoCAD software.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior design staff in execution of technical activities on projects.
• Learn industry standards and company policies during project work.
• Produce designs using Revit or CAD under supervision.
• Support design processes, calculations, and documentation.
• Coordinate designs with other disciplines and review field conditions.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Bachelor's or Master’s in Engineering

FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) license

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

A leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm, SSR provides innovative solutions for clients with facility and infrastructure challenges. To achieve client needs, SSR has multiple locations across the US. Working with a diverse group of individuals in a variety of markets, our team of experts partner with our clients to deliver advanced solutions that last.

SSR is committed to providing opportunities and benefits to colleagues that promote living fully. Through various competitive benefits and programs available, SSR supports the health, well-being, and personal growth of its employees. SSR offers benefit options including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous contribution to employee-owned Health Savings Account, 401(k) with matching up to the full IRS maximum, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other employee incentives and wellness programs. SSR is a 2019A/E/C Building a Better World Award Winner which recognizesour commitment to community outreachand improvement.

Why Choose SSR? Look at our Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn pages to discover more.

The Mechanical EIT assists the senior design staff in the execution of technical activities required on assigned projects and learns discipline-specific technical standards and procedures. Assists the project team in the production of projects on time, within budget, and consistent with industry standards. Under supervision participates in technical studies, investigations, and design on assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learns to understand industry standards and company technical policies and procedures during the execution of projects for clients
• Observes and learns the industry standards and practices of design analyses using industry software
• Routinely assists with production of designs using Revit and/or CADD with the assistance of senior design staff
• Under supervision, assists in the execution of design processes and analysis on assigned projects and requests assistance from design staff when needed
• Under supervision, performs basic computer-based engineering calculations and system design functions
• Assists the design team in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines to determine equipment needs, provides input for operating procedures, and provides technical information
• Observes and learns the information used by project managers to develop man-hour budgets
• Assists project team in the development of technical documentation, proposals, and presentations
• Learns how to communicate design requirements with contractors and equipment sales representatives to determine project scope and feasibility
• Accompanies senior design staff in performing project job site visits to investigate field conditions and monitor progress based on design specifications, owner expectations, and building codes
• Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, schematics, and engineering reports
• Actively attends internal and external training and other educational opportunities to obtain knowledge in necessary technical areas

An ideal candidate will possess the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college
• Knowledge of industry specific software (i.e., Revit and AutoCAD)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies

SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affrimative Action Employer

EOE Disability/Veteran

Our mission is to make a positive difference for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

REVIT Some Knowledge

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

FE

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