Design Engineer 2

The Design Engineer-II provides the workforce that produces most of the firm’s work. No longer ranked as in training, these individuals are assigned specific tasks on project teams and are expected to use their education, intelligence, and experience to resolve the engineering problems and tasks they are assigned with minimal oversight. More experienced staff, however, are always available to help when the Design Engineer needs assistance.

Typical Duties

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.

1. Makes calculations, using engineering formulas and skills for design such as heating and cooling loads, lighting calculations, power distribution calculations, and equipment sizing.
2. Prepare schematic layouts and/or supervise/direct/assist lower-level team members to prepare layouts.
3. Layout portions of ductwork and piping systems or branch circuitry based on schematic layout or per instructions provided by Project Engineer/Manager.
4. Specialized drawings, such as plumbing isometrics and risers or electrical riser diagrams.
5. Select equipment based on basis of design recommendations or the Project Engineer and fill out equipment schedules.
6. Provide drawings for own designs and produce sketches to incorporate in drawings by CAD designers.
7. Research design options and document findings for Project Engineer/Manager.
8. Provide information to the Project Engineer/Manager for incorporation into specifications.
9. Review shop drawings independently if needed.
10. Research code issues and ask general questions of code officials.
11. Organize and maintain project files. Maintain a neat and organized work area that allows efficient access to information required by other team members.
12. Assure that drawings and designs are in accordance with the company's production and design standards.
13. 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.

Knowledge and Experience Required

1. Minimum 2 years’ previous design experience at the Design Engineer 1 level or equivalent.

2. Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent.

3. Experience with Autodesk Revit and load calculation software such as IES VE, Trane TRACE 3D, or Carrier HAP. Experience with IES VE is a plus.

4. Understanding of applicable design codes.

5. Continues learning process by attending in-house seminars and continuing education opportunities outside of the office.

6. Passing the Engineering-in-Training exam or obtaining a discipline-focused designer license is encouraged.