In its third decade of service, McKinley Architecture and Engineering is a full-service architectural and engineering firm that designs educational, commercial/retail, industrial, warehouse, governmental and institutional buildings.
Position Title:
Junior Engineering Designer
Reports To:
- Director of Engineering Services (primary)
- Project Manager (secondary)
Job Description Summary:
The Engineering Designer will use AutoCAD and Revit to produce drawings for a variety of projects, and support project managers and design staff as needed.
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
- Experience/proficiency in design skills in Autodesk products and other computer-aided design software
- 2-5 years of experience working at an engineering or design firm (preferred)
- A strong technical background in a variety of different building engineering systems
- Able to ideate quickly and communicate using verbal, hand sketches, 2D computer drawings, and 3D models
Job/Office Location:
Wheeling Office
Pay Classification:
Non-Exempt
Physical Demands of Position:
Sedentary/Light
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work closely with design and technical teams, including project manager, project engineers, and project architects, while supporting or leading the development of design deliverables
- Understand and apply the requirements of building codes and industry standards
- Coordinate heating and cooling load calculations
- Identify and communicate design discrepancies and make appropriate modifications or suggestions for their resolve
- Interpret architectural design drawings and produce engineering construction drawings
- Produce plans, sections, elevations, and details to convey engineering design intent
- Interface with clients, attend client interviews, assist in preparation of proposals, estimate manhours, and use project workflow documents
- Perform other duties as assigned by direct supervisor, project manager, or member of the MKA leadership team