Graduate Designer

Position Summary

A Graduate Designer is responsible for supporting the design of building systems, preparing technical documents and providing general day to day design support under direct supervision and with a heavy focus on learning and development.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

Drafting & Design

• Prepares design documents under the supervision of experienced engineering and design staff.
• Supports the review of shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Assists with engineering calculations as directed.

Business Development

• May support business development or pursuit activities under direct supervision.
• Occasionally participates in client, company and/or industry events.

Client Experience

• Fosters a client-centric mindset and approach.
• Partners with experienced engineering and design staff to understand client requirements and scope of work.
• Acts as a liaison to inform engineering and design teams of client and architect questions and relays responses.
• May visit job sites for observation and learning and development opportunities.

Continuous Learning & Development

• Identifies and seeks to fill gaps in industry and/or discipline knowledge on a continuous basis.
• Acquires knowledge and fundamentals of common industry software, including Revit, Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office products.
• Research and reviews new products, industry trends and evolving codes and standards, asking questions as needed to ensure understanding and potential for application opportunities.

Core Competencies

Communication

• Keeps others informed conveying information clearly and with an appropriate level of detail
• Listens attentively to others and takes an interest in what they have to say
• Responds openly to others encouraging honest, productive communication

Integrity

• Demonstrates consideration for the opinions, perspectives, and experiences others.
• Takes responsibility for personal actions and delivers on commitments.
• Aims to understand how actions impact others

Quality Orientation

• Takes steps to ensure work is done correctly
• Delivers on client expectations
• Strives to follow policies and procedures

Teamwork/Inclusion

• Shares time and effort with others
• Takes interest and learns from the diversity of others
• Shows enthusiasm for team goals

Continuous Learning

• Views mistakes as a growth opportunity
• Recognizes gaps in personal knowledge and pursues opportunities to learn
• Engages others when tackling an unfamiliar task or responsibility

Functional/Technical Expertise

• Recognizes routine problems and identify solutions
• Keeps up with industry and/or discipline standards
• Maintains best practice throughout all job functions

Required Education, Experience, Licenses & Technical Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of engineering (ie: mechanical, electrical, fire protection or architectural) required.
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred.
• Relevant internship experience preferred.
• Exposure to engineering design fundamentals; fundamental knowledge of the A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards. Knowledge may be applicable to a limited range of practice, project or program types.
• Familiarity with Revit and Bluebeam Revu preferred.
• High technical aptitude: ability to learn, understand and utilize various systems and processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team oriented and willingness and ability to function in a highly collaborative environment and in group projects.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and adjust to coaching.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software applicable to your discipline or focus.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described and characterized in this job description.

Physical & Other Requirements

• Other duties as assigned.
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional travel may be required (10-15%).
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.