This is a remote position.
Ready to leave your mark with a trailblazing leader in consulting and design engineering? With 40+ years of industry expertise, DLB Associates is on the hunt for exceptional electrical, mechanical, and architectural engineering students to join our co-op program. Get hands-on experience working on mission-critical projects that push the boundaries of technology in some of the most advanced spaces worldwide!
Position Title: Engineer Junior Associate - Co-op
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
DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.
JOB SUMMARY
The Engineer Junior Associate will have the opportunity to engage in comprehensive training for the design of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems in buildings. 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 Junior Associate will rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. They will work under immediate supervision and learn to navigate the business environment. This person will be expected to learn company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.
This person 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
- Learn to utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids
- Assist in the review of drawings details, schedules, sequence of operations and drawing content as directed
Assist in Pre-Construction Activities (15%)
- Survey existing building conditions and prepare technical reports of findings
- Collect data and other information for construction documents
- Prepare project design and construction documents
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
- Organize and prepare responses 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
Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS (BEGINNER LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING UNLESS OTHERWISE
NOTED)
- 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 through 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
- This is a remote position
- The DLB Design team is planning to have mandatory in-person training / working sessions this summer for all new Engineer Junior Associates, Engineer Associates and Engineer Senior Associates. The plans are not final but will likely be in NJ and include up to two weeks of in-person sessions. Travel expenses will be covered. This is an opportunity to get to know other members of the Design team and to learn more about our work.
- We also plan to include 1 site visit during the co-op, this could be to any of the 50 states
- Additional travel opportunities may exist
- 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 electrical, mechanical or architectural engineering from ABET accredited institution in process, 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!
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
