SUMMARY: Management Business Solutions is seeking an Engineering Assistant for our client in Grand Rapids, MI. This is a contract employment opportunity with a possibility of becoming a permanent position. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a leadership position, reporting to various engineers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts extensive research to collect data for engineers
- Creates plans and drawings for engineering updates from notes and research
- Operates surveying equipment; records measurements and other data; locates center lines and property lines, setting grade stakes and other markers and reference points.
- Conducts inspections of public construction methods ensuring conformity with plans and specifications
- Communicates effectively with property owners, developers, real estate agencies and contractors as needed
- Knowledge of engineering, drafting, construction and surveying systems and equipment
- Comprehends blueprints and can add updates as necessary
- Ability to update maps and other records including deeds and plots
- Prepares records for computerization
- Utilizes advanced mathematical skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma
- Four years of experience in surveying, drafting, construction inspection or related work.
- Knowledge of drafting and/or surveying, including use of instruments and equipment.
- Knowledge of construction standards and inspection methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of geometry and basic mathematical calculations used in engineering drawing and drafting.
- Knowledge of maps, deeds, plats and plans.
- Ability to read and create blueprints and engineering drawings and plans.
- Valid driver’s license
- Materials testing certification
