Job Description
Job Description
*This is a West Allis, WI onsite job based opportunity. *
Summary
Under direction of the Director of Engineering, the Structural Engineer Intern is accountable for learning how to develop and execute projects of standard design structures, and how to cost-effectively customize standard designs to meet order-specific customer requirements following industry’s safety and quality standards. This is an entry-level position in which engineer students learn steel platform design, become familiar with development/production design tools and processes, and learn the basic operation of Steele Solutions manufacturing business.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
- Independently completes project activity as delegated by the project leader. Projects can be either product process improvement or production design process improvement. Contributes ideas for further improvements
- Responsible for completing assigned work on each project with respect for completeness, accuracy and adherence to design standards.
- Initial Project Sketch / Drawing
- Approval Drawings Submittals to Customer
- Generating and Basic Editing of 3D Models
- Revisions and Project Change Documents
- Final Detail Drawing
- Calculation Packets- Creation for Submittals
- Support Structural Engineers in completion of project timelines and documentation
- Assists Structural Engineers with various aspects of their jobs, including but not limited to calculations and concepts
- Assists Office Administrators with server file structure needs, green book printing, and scanning of documents
- Works independently to solve problems, but use good judgment in seeking guidance where appropriate
- Interfaces with other departments regularly in completing routine work (Drafting, Engineering and Project Management)
- Typical work requires an understanding of engineering processes, familiarity with engineering information, and familiarity with data sources
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- High School diploma required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Architectural/Civil/Structural Engineering
- A minimum Junior standing required
- At least 1-2 years of training or work experience in the use of computer aided design tools (AutoCAD 2016 or higher, and 3D modeling software) is preferred
- Fluent in product and process knowledge as well as in production structural/mechanical design principles
General Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office required. Excellent Excel skills are a plus
- Excellent communication & organizational skills
- High attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Time management skills: Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple tasks
- Able to work well within a team, as well as work independently on projects
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, employee policies and procedures, handbooks, and benefit information. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an 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.
Requires the use of hearing protection and hair restraints when in the plant. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach above shoulders; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The position is an office-based position.