Junior Design Engineer

Description

Summary: Junior Design Engineer will assist in the design, estimation, and management of mechanical and structural piping systems for industries such as wastewater treatment, power generation, and utilities.

Job Duties:

• Conduct precise inputs take-offs from construction documents to facilitate accurate project assessments.
• Thoroughly review construction documents to grasp the scope of work for bidding purposes, ensuring comprehensive understanding.
• Take charge of estimating and quoting processes for designated markets, exhibiting leadership in producing accurate project assessments.
• Cultivate relationships with key mechanical accounts to facilitate bid submissions and potential orders related to mechanical piping systems.
• Engineer structural and mechanical piping systems, including the design of pipe and duct supports, for diverse projects such as wastewater treatment plants (WWTP), water treatment facilities (WTF), power generation, and various process utility facilities.
• Manage post-contract obligations, including the preparation of project sales orders, coordination of product requisites with purchasing, and comprehensive project oversight until completion, which may include field visits as necessary.
• Generate detailed plans for both customer and fabrication shop reference, accompanied by the production of engineering calculations to ensure project integrity.
• Collaborate with NEFCO sales representatives for home office and jobsite sales calls aimed at promoting engineering services and facilitating sales of pipe hanger and strut supports.
• Utilize NEFCO's Enterprise Resource Planning software, Eclipse, to conduct cost analyses, consolidating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs incurred in the installation of strut grid projects.
• Develop and maintain a repository of resource information pertaining to products, vendors, and subcontractors, ensuring accessibility for project needs and future reference.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with MATHCAD, pipe stress analysis, finite element analysis, AISC, and 3D CAD modeling is a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel); experience with Navisworks is preferred.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and contract documents.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with a focus on accuracy and timely execution.
• Basic understanding of fabrication environments, welding standards, and structural shapes.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience (internships or co-op experience may be considered).
• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering or a related field (required).
• Willingness to work additional hours during peak periods to meet project deadlines.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment, desalination, and HVAC systems is a plus but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.