Civil EIT II

at  SMITH SECKMAN REID INC

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DESCRIPTION:

Assists the senior engineering staff in the execution of the 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 designs on assigned projects. EIT II differs from EIT I in level of responsibility, decision-making, and experience.

KNOWLEDGE

• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

• Knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies • Knowledge of discipline specific software (i.e., Trace700 and SKM)

• Knowledge of drafting and design procedures and standards
• Knowledge of applicable codes and regulations

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Interpersonal Skills– ability to interact positively and work effectively with others
• Comprehension – ability to understand information, ideas, and direction presented in writing and/or verbally communicated
• Written Communication Skills – ability to clearly deliver a message through written words using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Speech Clarity – ability to speak clearly and in a common language so that others can understand you
• Detail-Oriented – ability to achieve accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing a task; pays attention to details and is able to understand the cause of a certain outcome
• Judgement and Decision-Making Skills – ability to make reasoned judgments that are logical and well thought out; constructively questioning and analyzing information in order to make the best conclusion
• Technical Writing Skills – skilled in the area of summarizing or explaining technical information in a clear, concise, and accurate way, communicating the point intended

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college with two years applicable experience
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and be certified EIT with a state licensure board

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Frequently use a computer for several hours at a time
• May need to periodically maneuver over, under, and around barriers as well as climb ladders on a job site
• Requires the ability to transport ladders and plans weighing up to 30 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Indoors in a normal office environment with some exposure to excessive noise, darkness/poor lighting, fumes, or dust
• May travel to and navigate construction sites, some of which may be at high altitudes or small spaces with dirt or dust particles
• Minimal overnight travel to attend project meetings and/or training sessions

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Learns company technical standards and procedures during the execution of projects for clients
• Observes and learns the industry standards and practices of design analyses using industry software
• Under supervision, assists in the execution of design processes and analysis on assigned projects and requests assistance from senior design staff when needed
• Assists with production of designs using Revit and/or CADD and oversees design development by designers as assigned
• Under supervision, performs 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, provide input for operating procedures, and provide technical information
• Attends and participates in meetings with owners, clients, or architects as needed
• Assists in the development of man-hour budgets and performs tasks in accordance with the budget
• Assists project team in the development of technical documentation, proposals, and presentations
• Communicates design requirements with architects, 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
• May train EIT I on industry software, engineering standards, and/or codes
• May assist the Project Manager in facilitating some project duties as required (e.g., attending/leading meetings, coordinating with clients, or other project facilitation activities)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Frequently use a computer for several hours at a time
• May need to periodically maneuver over, under, and around barriers as well as climb ladders on a job site
• Requires the ability to transport ladders and plans weighing up to 30 pound

WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Indoors in a normal office environment with some exposure to excessive noise, darkness/poor lighting, fumes, or dust
• May travel to and navigate construction sites, some of which may be at high altitudes or small spaces with dirt or dust particles
• Minimal overnight travel to attend project meetings and/or training session