Design Engineer

Overview:

Entry level position reporting to Engineering Manager, the Design Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support for the department. Processing incoming jobs from the Sales & Estimating department. Initiate and process Novia job submittals & support engineering and sales on all initiatives pertaining to our business.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Design and detail vibration-isolation roof curbs, rails, bases, for ability to resist seismic, wind, and dead-combined loading.
• Perform Excel seismic and wind load force calculations for mechanical and electrical components and distributed systems.
• Create bracing plans and installation tie-down details for electrical and mechanical components and for distributed systems.
• Design and detail structural steel rails and bases for point support on vibration-isolation devices with and without supplemental seismic and wind load bracing or reinforcement.
• Design and detail vibration-isolation systems for rotating and reciprocating equipment per specification requirements, ASHREA recommendations, and industry standards.
• Submit design for review by in house & consulting PE in the state in which the project is located.
• Interpret and apply state, federal, and international building code for wind load, seismic load, snow load, and dead load requirements as they apply to the attachment of non-structural building components.
• Interpret and apply structural steel and attachment requirements per the American Institute of Steel Construction's Manual of Steel construction, American Concrete Institute, National Design Standards for Wood Construction, etc.
• Provide individual guidance to project engineers of record.
• Support customers by fielding technical questions and providing solutions.
• Assist outside sales personnel with acquiring and managing project related information.
• Work closely with sales and operations teams to ensure milestones are met and projects remain on schedule.
• Perform data entry when jobs are created, completed, or changed.
• Maintain engineering inbox database and perform follow-up activities.
• Assist sales team with generating market information and developing presentations.
• Communicate effectively with customers and personnel.
• 3D modeling of Novia products.
• Finite element analysis using SolidWorks.

Qualifications:

• Strong CAD skills primarily in SolidWorks.
• Engineering, drafting and or design experience preferred. Will train on job specific duties.
• Experience in vibration isolation, equipment manufacturing & engineering, and/or industrial construction preferred but not required.
• Detail oriented professional with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task within a team-oriented environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Friendly and well spoken.
• Strong computer skills including primarily AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, PDF, email, and data entry.
• Prefer experience or willing to learn SolidWorks.
• Must be able to work under time pressures, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Read and interpret building plans and specifications.

Other Information:

• Salaried - Full Time (M-F; 8am-5pm)
• Works out of our Salem NH location, 1 Northwestern Drive
• Weekly pay on Thursdays
• Amazing benefits include:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401K with company matching
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement