Lab Engineer I

Reports To: Engineering Manager 

FLSA Status: Exempt                                                  

Position Summary

As part of ISEC's Science and Technology organization, the Lab Engineer is a hands-on, self-directed corporate role that has responsibility for delivering lab shop drawings that meet quality requirements as established by ISEC and required by its customers and lab manufacturing partners as part of the product order process.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Place initial capacity reservation requests with ISEC’s lab casework manufacturing partner in response to requests from internal project teams.
• Place product orders with ISEC’s lab casework manufacturing partner using final approved shop drawings as created by Outsource Engineering partners.
• Kickoff new estimating requests to ISEC’s Outsource Engineering partners by working with internal project teams to gather required documentation, due dates and phasing requirements. 
• Aid ISEC’s internal project teams with addressing questions from Outsource Engineering Partners.
• Attend sales debriefing meetings on larger lab casework jobs to understand project requirements and provide input to help with phasing and scheduling decisions.
• Assist with QC of incoming lab shop drawings during overflow work periods.

Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing or activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Customer Service Skills: 

• Demonstrates commitment to deliver outstanding service – both with internal and external customers.  
• Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can).
• Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers. 
• Committed to following-up with customers in a prompt manner.
• Strong sense of accountability. 
• Positive attitude. 

Preferred Qualifications (in addition to Minimum Qualifications)

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Construction Management, Building Science, Engineering, Architecture, or Management related field.
• 3-5 years in construction and/or engineering experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 0-4 years of construction and/or engineering experience.

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to clearly communicate discrepancies and present solutions
• Able to read and understand contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of ISEC products, services, processes and projects.
• Ensures orders for Kewaunee are timely and accurate
• Independently performs most assignments with instruction
• Works autonomously at times
• Seeks guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards
• Engages company culture
• Open to feedback and flexible to change
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and other software applications as needed
• Effective written and verbal communications skills
• Strong prioritization and organizations skills; detail oriented