Entry Level Project Assistant Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Description

Position Summary

The Junior Mechanical Designer is a trusted entry-level project design team assistant, working under the direct supervision of the Lead Trade Designer (or Engineer) to provide valuable design and project management support to the team. This includes performing certain engineering design & project functions, including (but not limited to), surveys, calculations, equipment selection & design layouts. The Junior Designer thoroughly understands the company project lifecycle, company design and filing standards, and has a demonstrated ability to use the company's tools and applications to execute project deliverables. The Junior Designer uses polished communication and interpersonal skills to become a reliable support system for others and develops professional networks by taking opportunities to build relationships for the purpose of achieving business goals. The Junior Designer also uses solid problem-solving skills to participate in the planning and execution of project plans and work sets. The Junior Designer assists in delivering projects to successful completion by actively supporting the design team with all project phases, and effectively communicating with peers, supervisors, vendors, consultants, clients & stakeholders. The Junior Designer also begins training for the Job Captain function. Part of this training may include taking on Job Captain responsibilities. 

Qualifications

• 4-year Engineering degree.
• Passing score on Fundamentals of Professional Engineering (FE) exam preferred.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Polished communication skills (both verbal & writing).
• Highly organized and composed under pressure.
• Proven time management ability: able to manage strict timelines with multiple projects to meet deadlines under high-pressure environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD & REVIT.
• Possesses a keen eye for detail.

Requirements

Expectations

Trade-Specific Competency - For Mechanical Engineers

Level 1 (Basic Proficiency)

• Understands and can apply basic duct and pipe (water and steam) sizing principles.
• Thoroughly Understands all company drawing conventions & filing standards to ably draft any type of Mechanical System plan, detail, riser, and schedule.
• Understands the basic principles of heating and cooling load calculations to perform proper take-offs, basic hand calculations and enter data into a computer calculation program.
• Recognizes which codes and standards apply to a project.
• With supervision, can survey basic systems and create existing condition plans.

Core Competencies

Project Management

Level 1 (Basic Proficiency)

Project Management

• Actively supports design team with assigned project tasks. Thoroughly understands the company project lifecycle, company design and filing standards, and has a demonstrated ability to use the company's tools and applications to execute project deliverables. Demonstrated ability to understand and consistently execute drawing set-ups, project design standards, project filing standards, issue sheets, project phasing and project archiving standards.

Relationship Management

• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of professional networking by taking opportunities to establish relationships for the purpose of achieving business goals.

Problem Solving

• Works with others to develop and execute project work plans. Demonstrates an ability to implement steps toward resolving issues.

Customer Satisfaction

• Demonstrates client-service focus and attitude by taking a "client is always right" attitude and focusing on taking advantage of opportunities to satisfy internal & external customers.

Communication

Level 1 (Basic Proficiency)

• Listens carefully and takes the time to understand. Follows direction and asks questions when unsure. Uses polished written and verbal communication to become a reliable support system for others. Communicates clearly, in a timely manner, and with proper tone and professionalism. Develops professional networks by taking opportunities to build relationships for the purpose of achieving business goals.

Leadership

Level 1 (Basic Proficiency)

Performance Management

• Willing to be great at many things, love big challenges and welcomes big changes. Takes a proactive approach to learning and continuous development by taking advantage of opportunities to build professional skills & competencies and improve work processes. Take meaningful steps to manage performance against goals & make adjustments accordingly.

Conflict Management

• Gets along with others and works to defuse conflict & tension.

Diversity

• Displays cross-cultural sensitivity by understanding & respecting cultural differences.

Accountability

Level 1 (Basic Proficiency)

Self-Direction & Sense of Urgency

• Takes advantage of opportunities to identify and act on problems. Sets challenging goals, demonstrates urgency & drives hard to achieve them.

Flexibility & Resilience

• Is flexible and resilient by taking advantage of opportunities to respond quickly to change or consider new approaches. Ably deals with ambiguity by responding appropriately & effectively to uncertain situations.

Integrity

• Demonstrates integrity by taking advantage of opportunities to take responsibility for own actions and tell the truth.

Results-Driven

• Shows a "no-excuse" attitude and inspires confidence when working on a task