Engineering Design Assistant

Engineering Design Assistant

Employer: Stony Brook University. Engineering Design Assistant Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume): Associate's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Four (4) years of full-time, high-volume commercial projects of journeyman-level experience . Proficiency in Microsoft Programs and/or Google apps. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a supervisory or foreman role managing 3-5 tradespeople. Familiarity with lighting and circuits. Experience working with complex construction blueprints and specifications. Experience with project budgeting and scheduling principles. Prior experience in planning and/or crew administration. Experience in the supervision of complex construction projects. Brief Description of Duties: Working under general supervision, the highly skilled Journeyman designs, fabricates, and constructs a wide variety of complex models, devices, and high-volume commercial projects from limited written or oral instructions. This role balances hands-on technical execution – specifically within high-precision laboratory environments – with on-site team leadership, project scheduling, and budget tracking to ensure tracking to ensure all assignments align with their intended design and operational purpose. Duties: Technical Proficiency & Hands-On Execution: - Expertly read, interpret, and implement blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings to guide on-site work and ensure technical accuracy. - Perform high quality, hands-on skilled labor, primarily focusing on laboratory construction of advanced difficulty and precision design. - Verify the work of other tradesmen, ensuring strict adherence to quality standards, safety regulations, and project specification. Project Leadership & Administration: - Serve as the on-site point person for project execution, ensuring all work aligns with technical and quality goals. - Monitor and track project progress against the established timeline and budget, proactively reporting deviations. - Man