MG Engineering
Position Summary
The
Designer
of Technology Solutions is a trusted project implementation assistant to our Project Managers providing a valuable support mechanism in the planning, execution, and finalization of information technology project initiatives company wide. By utilizing our best-in-class project management standards, processes, and documentation, the Designer is a key project implementation resource for project managers providing pivotal assistance in all project phases.
Qualifications Minimum 2yrs experience working as a Designer under the direct or indirect supervision of a Project Manager. 4-year Engineering degree or equivalent. Great interpersonal skills. Polished communication skills (both verbal & writing). Highly organized and composed under pressure. Must be able to manage strict timelines with multiple projects to meet deadlines under high-pressure environment. Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Advanced working knowledge in AutoCAD & REVIT. Requirements
Expectations
Trade-Specific Competency - Technology
Level 2 (Intermediate Proficiency)
Thoroughly understands all company drawing conventions & filing standards. Well-versed in basic technology design for telecommunications, security, audiovisual, etc. The ability to design technology drawings with minimal supervision and final review from senior staff. The ability to produce and design drawings in AutoCAD as well as Revit. Basic knowledge of iBwave. Ability to train and guide Junior Designers and Interns. Ability to collaborate with the design team (clients, architects, and MEPs) and produce meeting minutes. Ability to produce a body of design of the technology requirements with minimal supervision and final review from senior staff. Design technology room fit out and coordination of MEP and architectural elements within the technology rooms. Perform calculations including cable conduit fills, heat loads, and power receptacle requirements for technology equipment. Develops and understands ceiling plans, floor plans and riser diagrams. All Trades - Computer Aided Design (BIM)
Level 2 (Intermediate Proficiency)
Demonstrated ability to develop professional drawing templates. Demonstrated ability to create multi-scale views on one page. Demonstrated ability using trans-spatial text and dimensions. Demonstrated ability utilizing object and layer filtering. Demonstrated ability using global editing entities. Demonstrated ability to analyze and apply methods to accurately create complex geometry. Demonstrated ability to streamline repetitive tasks. Demonstrated ability to create custom line types. Demonstrated ability to use special fonts. Demonstrated ability to ably work with Revit view templates, and graphically create pdf files per project demands. Demonstrated ability to ably update models and run coordination review tool for revisions. Demonstrated ability to ably create parameters for title blocks, for B-Scan numbering, and for construction document numbering. Demonstrated ability to support team members with creation of Revit families. Core Competencies
Project Management
Level 2 (Intermediate Proficiency)
Project Management
Demonstrates an advanced understanding of the application of the fundamentals of Project Management. Understands advanced Project Management techniques. Instrumental in the execution of project tasks. Thoroughly understands the company project lifecycle, company design and filing standards, and has a track record of demonstrated excellence in the ability to use the company's tools and applications to execute project deliverables. Demonstrated excellence in ability to understand and consistently execute drawing set-ups, project design standards, project filing standards, issue sheets, project phasing and project archiving standards. Relationship Management
Devotes time and effort to building relationships and looks for ways to leverage expertise and contacts to solve problems, gain knowledge and develop new business. Problem Solving
Breaks down problems into their fundamental parts, identifies root causes, analyzes costs, benefits, risks, and chances for success of potential solutions. Applies creativity and "outside-the-box" thinking to attack problems within ways that lead to innovative solutions. Sees resolutions to problems through. Customer Satisfaction
Demonstrates client-service focus and attitude by taking a "client is always right" attitude and focusing on taking advantage of opportunities to satisfy internal & external customers. Job Captain
Demonstrated ability to perform consistently satisfactory Job Captain responsibilities. The Job Captain is counted on to: Take Ownership
The Job Captain is responsible for taking ownership of the coordination of project deliverables and issuances with the project team. This means coordinating between the project team and other MGE groups on the timely and accurate set-up/issuance of project documentation. This means to:
Quarterback the project start-to-finish. Seeing the project through and making sure it goes out correctly. Include the right stakeholders in your communication. Coordinate with all departments and take ownership of the process throughout the entire project lifecycle. Apply Quality, & Ensure it
The Job Captain serves as an important quality control point, by checking project documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to submitting for issuance. This means to:
Submit all completed checklists to the Project Manager. Provide final clearance on project issuance. Escalate concerns quickly and decisively. Ensure checklists, issue sheets and other pertinent documentation are accurately completed before sending. Make sure all pencils are down before submitting a set for issuance. Own the quality control process. Make sure the right engineers have checked their design before submitting it to you for issuance. Check the drawings for accuracy before they go out. Ensure backgrounds and xrefs are up to date. Coordinate the issuance of Project Manuals (Book Specifications) if applicable. Coordinate and check the Issued Drawings List for every drawing issuance. Double check to see if the backgrounds received from the architects are correct. Ensure the proper drawings are compiled and issued. Communicate the status of the issuance through completion. Follow-up with the client to ensure the package was received. Ensure Project Documentation is Correct
The Job Captain ensures that proper project documentation is thoroughly, correctly, and consistently followed. This includes (but is not limited to):
Correct drawing set-up and filing. Correct folder structure set-up and ongoing maintenance. Correct and timely issue sheets. Correct post-project filing and archiving. All changes are bubbled appropriately. If a drawing is being filed for the first time, there should be no bubbling. Delta in the revisions must match the Delta in the title block. All applicable DOB notes should be turned on for DOB filing. If a job is outside New York, any NY-related notes should be turned off. The PAA sub-number is correct. The initials of the team members are on the title blocks for all drawings. XX doesn't work here. Include the correct DOB Now number. Be clear with the CAD/BIM group on project set-up expectations. Adhere to the company standard project folder structure. Check to see if drawings, folders, and issue sheets have been set up correctly. Properly place project files into the correct folders within the drive. Notify Operations and Office Management that a project is confirmed for archiving. Communication
Level 2 (Intermediate Proficiency)
Understands the fundamentals of project communication and can demonstrate solid fundamental project communication on a consistent basis. Demonstrates polished communication & careful listening, and tailors' communication to the audience. Expresses thoughts clearly, concisely, professionally, with appropriate style, tone, spelling, and grammar. Communication is timely, with the right amount of detail. Enlists the support of others, identifies key decision makers, and builds alliances to advance business needs. Leadership
Level 2 (Intermediate Proficiency)
Performance Management
Leads by example and takes on challenges with enthusiasm. Seeks out opportunities for advancement by being willing to work smarter and harder than everyone else. Takes ownership & responsibility regardless of how mistakes are made, works with others to address issues & create solutions, and works to emulate the qualities of authority figures. Conflict Management
Demonstrates a basic understanding of conflict resolution by defusing tension. Takes the time to listen, is open & receptive to the ideas & opinions of others and encourages dialogue. Diversity
Demonstrates a common knowledge or understanding of cross-cultural sensitivity by understanding & respecting cultural differences. Is personable and genuine, with a demonstrated ability to show understanding and respect for cultural differences. Accountability
Level 2 (Intermediate Proficiency)
Self-Direction & Sense of Urgency
Demonstrates consistency in ability to habitually take advantage of opportunities to identify and act on problems. Sets consistently challenging goals, demonstrates urgency & drives hard to achieve them. Flexibility & Resilience
Demonstrates consistency in ability to be habitually flexible and resilient. Consistently takes advantage of opportunities to respond quickly to change or consider new approaches. Can deal with ambiguity by responding appropriately & effectively to uncertain situations. Integrity
Consistently demonstrates integrity by taking advantage of opportunities to take responsibility for own actions and tell the truth. Results-Driven
Demonstrates results-oriented mind-set & "no-excuse" attitude by taking advantage of opportunities to set and achieve challenging goals on a consistent basis.
The
Designer
of Technology Solutions is a trusted project implementation assistant to our Project Managers providing a valuable support mechanism in the planning, execution, and finalization of information technology project initiatives company wide. By utilizing our best-in-class project management standards, processes, and documentation, the Designer is a key project implementation resource for project managers providing pivotal assistance in all project phases.
Qualifications Minimum 2yrs experience working as a Designer under the direct or indirect supervision of a Project Manager. 4-year Engineering degree or equivalent. Great interpersonal skills. Polished communication skills (both verbal & writing). Highly organized and composed under pressure. Must be able to manage strict timelines with multiple projects to meet deadlines under high-pressure environment. Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Advanced working knowledge in AutoCAD & REVIT. Requirements
Expectations
Trade-Specific Competency - Technology
Level 2 (Intermediate Proficiency)
Thoroughly understands all company drawing conventions & filing standards. Well-versed in basic technology design for telecommunications, security, audiovisual, etc. The ability to design technology drawings with minimal supervision and final review from senior staff. The ability to produce and design drawings in AutoCAD as well as Revit. Basic knowledge of iBwave. Ability to train and guide Junior Designers and Interns. Ability to collaborate with the design team (clients, architects, and MEPs) and produce meeting minutes. Ability to produce a body of design of the technology requirements with minimal supervision and final review from senior staff. Design technology room fit out and coordination of MEP and architectural elements within the technology rooms. Perform calculations including cable conduit fills, heat loads, and power receptacle requirements for technology equipment. Develops and understands ceiling plans, floor plans and riser diagrams. All Trades - Computer Aided Design (BIM)
Level 2 (Intermediate Proficiency)
Demonstrated ability to develop professional drawing templates. Demonstrated ability to create multi-scale views on one page. Demonstrated ability using trans-spatial text and dimensions. Demonstrated ability utilizing object and layer filtering. Demonstrated ability using global editing entities. Demonstrated ability to analyze and apply methods to accurately create complex geometry. Demonstrated ability to streamline repetitive tasks. Demonstrated ability to create custom line types. Demonstrated ability to use special fonts. Demonstrated ability to ably work with Revit view templates, and graphically create pdf files per project demands. Demonstrated ability to ably update models and run coordination review tool for revisions. Demonstrated ability to ably create parameters for title blocks, for B-Scan numbering, and for construction document numbering. Demonstrated ability to support team members with creation of Revit families. Core Competencies
Project Management
Level 2 (Intermediate Proficiency)
Project Management
Demonstrates an advanced understanding of the application of the fundamentals of Project Management. Understands advanced Project Management techniques. Instrumental in the execution of project tasks. Thoroughly understands the company project lifecycle, company design and filing standards, and has a track record of demonstrated excellence in the ability to use the company's tools and applications to execute project deliverables. Demonstrated excellence in ability to understand and consistently execute drawing set-ups, project design standards, project filing standards, issue sheets, project phasing and project archiving standards. Relationship Management
Devotes time and effort to building relationships and looks for ways to leverage expertise and contacts to solve problems, gain knowledge and develop new business. Problem Solving
Breaks down problems into their fundamental parts, identifies root causes, analyzes costs, benefits, risks, and chances for success of potential solutions. Applies creativity and "outside-the-box" thinking to attack problems within ways that lead to innovative solutions. Sees resolutions to problems through. Customer Satisfaction
Demonstrates client-service focus and attitude by taking a "client is always right" attitude and focusing on taking advantage of opportunities to satisfy internal & external customers. Job Captain
Demonstrated ability to perform consistently satisfactory Job Captain responsibilities. The Job Captain is counted on to: Take Ownership
The Job Captain is responsible for taking ownership of the coordination of project deliverables and issuances with the project team. This means coordinating between the project team and other MGE groups on the timely and accurate set-up/issuance of project documentation. This means to:
Quarterback the project start-to-finish. Seeing the project through and making sure it goes out correctly. Include the right stakeholders in your communication. Coordinate with all departments and take ownership of the process throughout the entire project lifecycle. Apply Quality, & Ensure it
The Job Captain serves as an important quality control point, by checking project documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to submitting for issuance. This means to:
Submit all completed checklists to the Project Manager. Provide final clearance on project issuance. Escalate concerns quickly and decisively. Ensure checklists, issue sheets and other pertinent documentation are accurately completed before sending. Make sure all pencils are down before submitting a set for issuance. Own the quality control process. Make sure the right engineers have checked their design before submitting it to you for issuance. Check the drawings for accuracy before they go out. Ensure backgrounds and xrefs are up to date. Coordinate the issuance of Project Manuals (Book Specifications) if applicable. Coordinate and check the Issued Drawings List for every drawing issuance. Double check to see if the backgrounds received from the architects are correct. Ensure the proper drawings are compiled and issued. Communicate the status of the issuance through completion. Follow-up with the client to ensure the package was received. Ensure Project Documentation is Correct
The Job Captain ensures that proper project documentation is thoroughly, correctly, and consistently followed. This includes (but is not limited to):
Correct drawing set-up and filing. Correct folder structure set-up and ongoing maintenance. Correct and timely issue sheets. Correct post-project filing and archiving. All changes are bubbled appropriately. If a drawing is being filed for the first time, there should be no bubbling. Delta in the revisions must match the Delta in the title block. All applicable DOB notes should be turned on for DOB filing. If a job is outside New York, any NY-related notes should be turned off. The PAA sub-number is correct. The initials of the team members are on the title blocks for all drawings. XX doesn't work here. Include the correct DOB Now number. Be clear with the CAD/BIM group on project set-up expectations. Adhere to the company standard project folder structure. Check to see if drawings, folders, and issue sheets have been set up correctly. Properly place project files into the correct folders within the drive. Notify Operations and Office Management that a project is confirmed for archiving. Communication
Level 2 (Intermediate Proficiency)
Understands the fundamentals of project communication and can demonstrate solid fundamental project communication on a consistent basis. Demonstrates polished communication & careful listening, and tailors' communication to the audience. Expresses thoughts clearly, concisely, professionally, with appropriate style, tone, spelling, and grammar. Communication is timely, with the right amount of detail. Enlists the support of others, identifies key decision makers, and builds alliances to advance business needs. Leadership
Level 2 (Intermediate Proficiency)
Performance Management
Leads by example and takes on challenges with enthusiasm. Seeks out opportunities for advancement by being willing to work smarter and harder than everyone else. Takes ownership & responsibility regardless of how mistakes are made, works with others to address issues & create solutions, and works to emulate the qualities of authority figures. Conflict Management
Demonstrates a basic understanding of conflict resolution by defusing tension. Takes the time to listen, is open & receptive to the ideas & opinions of others and encourages dialogue. Diversity
Demonstrates a common knowledge or understanding of cross-cultural sensitivity by understanding & respecting cultural differences. Is personable and genuine, with a demonstrated ability to show understanding and respect for cultural differences. Accountability
Level 2 (Intermediate Proficiency)
Self-Direction & Sense of Urgency
Demonstrates consistency in ability to habitually take advantage of opportunities to identify and act on problems. Sets consistently challenging goals, demonstrates urgency & drives hard to achieve them. Flexibility & Resilience
Demonstrates consistency in ability to be habitually flexible and resilient. Consistently takes advantage of opportunities to respond quickly to change or consider new approaches. Can deal with ambiguity by responding appropriately & effectively to uncertain situations. Integrity
Consistently demonstrates integrity by taking advantage of opportunities to take responsibility for own actions and tell the truth. Results-Driven
Demonstrates results-oriented mind-set & "no-excuse" attitude by taking advantage of opportunities to set and achieve challenging goals on a consistent basis.