Engineering Assistant

Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.

Engineering: Apply mathematical and scientific knowledge to design and ensure safe construction of buildings and equipment. Typical duties include coordinating with other construction-related parties, planning and scheduling projects, establishing inspection criteria, implementing strategies, and reviewing project execution. Strong focus on building safety codes and guidelines. May need to interact with clients. Architecture: Apply artistic, mathematical, and scientific concepts to design aesthetically appealing buildings or structures based on client needs and budget. Requires creating design plans manually and with the use of computer-aided design software, reading and interpretating technical documents, collaborating with contractors and engineers.

Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

Interact with customers to provide basic or scripted information in response to routine inquiries about products and services. May handle and resolve general complaints. Excludes individuals whose duties are primarily installation, sales, repair, and technical support.

Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.