Engineer Associate - Electrical and Architectural Engineers
Looking to leave a lasting footprint in the consulting and design engineering world?
With an impressive legacy spanning over four decades, DLB Associates is on the hunt for strong Electrical or Architectural Engineers. Spring 2024 graduates up to three years of experience. Join our team and contribute to our high-impact projects, which encompass some of the most technologically advanced environments in the world.
Position Title: Engineer Associate
Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States.
**Preference to candidates located in one of our project hot spots - Tri-state Area (NJ, NY, PA) / Northern Virginia / Atlanta, GA / Chicago, Illinois / Dallas, TX / Phoenix, Arizona / Portland, Oregon**
SALARY
$70,000 - $84,000
JOB SUMMARY
The Engineer Associate will have the opportunity to work with senior design staff to advance their design skills for commercial building design and construction. They will learn, through hands-on application how to design a wide variety of projects. This person will work as part of the Engineering Team and interact closely with the Project
Management Team to produce construction documents, assist in project specifications and assist in the construction administration process.
The Engineer Associate will rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. This person will work under immediate supervision.
The Engineer Associate will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist in Production of Engineering Documents (60%)
- Perform basic engineering work and design tasks under a senior engineer’s supervision
- Perform standard computations and analysis
- Perform load calculations, equipment selection and pressure drop calculations
- Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids
- Assist in the review and creation of drawings details, schedules, sequence of operations and drawing content as directed
Assist in Pre-Construction Activities (15%)
- Survey existing building conditions and prepares technical reports of findings
- Collect data and other information for construction documents
- Prepare project design and construction documents
- Basic review and editing of project specifications
Assist in Construction Activities (15%)
- Work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team
- Review shop drawings and submittals
- Review and respond to RFIs
- Assist with punch lists and project closeout documents
Reporting (10%)
- Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log
- Manage personal hours using company tools
Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS (BEGINNER LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)
- Knowledge of engineering principles
- Knowledge of code and specifications for design and engineering
- Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
- Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
- Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
- Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
- Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
- Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
- Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
- Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
- Frequently moving through office, facility and other environments
- On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
TRAVEL / RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Up to 10%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
- Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited institution, with a sound knowledge of engineering fundamentals
DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.
Are you ready to challenge yourself and redefine standards in the AEC industry? Apply now and join our award-winning team!
DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include
- Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
- Health reimbursement account (HRA), flex spending accounts (FSA)
- Dental and vision plans
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
- 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
- PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
- Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage - Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
- Paid parental leave after one year of employment