What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Assistant - Structural position at Praxis Engineering?
Praxis is seeking a part time intern to turn into a full-time position.
Key Responsibilities
Prepares preliminary and final engineering plans and exhibits using computer-aided drafting techniques. Prepares basic engineering calculations.
Primary Duties
- Prepares and draws engineering plans and exhibits as directed.
- Makes corrections to drawings directed by Project Engineers, Engineering Associates, and Project Managers.
- Works with company standard styles and formats. Uses appropriate scales for enlargement and reduction.
- Helps maintain the drawing files and hardcopy files in good order.
- Able to perform basic engineering calculations in support of Engineering Associates, Project Engineers, and Project Managers.
Position Requirements
- Education & Experience: High School diploma or equivalent. An in progress B.S. degree in civil or architectural engineering or related field is preferred. No specific experience requirements.
- Motivations: Desire to work in Civil/Structural engineering discipline.
- Skills and Competencies: Familiar with basic structural engineering terms. Demonstrate entry-level competency in the use of computer-aided drafting tools. Able to work under close supervision and follow written and verbal directions. Able to communicate effectively.
- Supervision by Others: Work is closely supervised, particularly at entry level. Requires step by step explanation of drafting and calculation procedures. Progress review at completion of each step.
Position Preferences (not required)
- Coursework: Timber Design, Steel Design, Shallow Foundations, Retaining Wall Design, Structural Dynamics, Structural Seismic Design, Engineering with Excel.
- Motivations: Desire to stay on the central coast.
- Skills and Competencies: Able to self-teach new CAD skills/techniques, modify dynamic blocks, update templates, and help develop new templates. Proficient in Bluebeam.
- Experience: Previous work experience in a deadline-driven field (engineering or non-engineering)
- For Spring/Summer 2025
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- San Luis Obispo, CA 93401: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $25
