Job Description

Job Title:

Engineering Assistant

Location:

Birmingham, AL 35243

Duration: 36 Months

Experience Level

5-10 Years

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (Engineering preferred)

Position Summary

The Engineering Assistant provides administrative, coordination, and analytical support to the Engineering Management team to ensure the efficient execution of engineering projects. This role supports project documentation, scheduling, communication, budgeting, and data analysis activities while coordinating with internal teams, plant staff, design engineers, contractors, and vendors. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support the engineering management team with administrative and project coordination activities across multiple engineering initiatives. Assist in creating, organizing, maintaining, and controlling project documentation, including engineering plans, schedules, budgets, specifications, and reports. Ensure all engineering-related documentation is accurate, current, compliant, and readily accessible to project team members and stakeholders. Facilitate effective communication among project team members, plant staff, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders. Prepare, format, and distribute engineering-related communications, including meeting agendas, meeting minutes, action items, and project status updates. Coordinate and schedule meetings, site visits, project reviews, and other project-related events. Track project milestones and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support the timely completion of engineering deliverables. Assist in monitoring project budgets and expenses, including tracking costs, commitments, and variances. Support the preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and cost summaries related to engineering projects. Collect, organize, and analyze project data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process or performance improvement. Prepare summary reports, dashboards, and recommendations based on data analysis to support engineering and management decision-making. Provide logistical and coordination support to ensure smooth execution of engineering activities and adherence to project timelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications

5-10 years of experience in an engineering support, project coordination, or administrative role within an engineering or industrial environment. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (Engineering or related technical discipline preferred). Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience with project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or similar). Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional reports and presentations. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Working knowledge of engineering activities, project workflows, and documentation standards. Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with plant staff, design engineers, contractors, and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting engineering projects in an industrial, utility, manufacturing, or plant environment. Familiarity with basic budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting related to engineering projects. Experience with data analysis tools and reporting dashboards.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:

industrial, plant, utility, manufacturing, or energy domain: 5 years (Required) project budgets, costs, and forecasts: 5 years (Required) project coordination and administrative support: 5 years (Required) engineering and project documentation: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person