Graduate Engineer Trainee Job Description template
A Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) works alongside engineers in a technical environment. Typical duties of a GET include developing and documenting hardware for new products, performing system integration, testing, and troubleshooting. Engineers also rely on GETs to assist them in performing hardware research.
Graduate Engineer Trainee Responsibilities
- Apply engineering principles and practices to solve practical engineering problems, including analysing operational data to develop innovative solutions to evaluate and recommend new operational improvements
- Complete assignments in assigned specialty areas, including testing of scraps, building HazMat containment, designing chemical feed systems, and developing other processes
- Work closely with technical specialists and managers to execute projects and identify areas for improvement
- Attend all safety and quality meetings
- Attend company sponsored training sessions
- Conduct research, compile data, and write reports
- Complete related duties as assigned
Objectives
- Assist project engineers in all aspects of engineering activities
- Help track engineering and project progress
- Develop understanding of construction, engineering, and construction management
- Perform field surveys
- Assist with preparation of progress reports
- Perform analysis and evaluation of technical information
- Work with architects to define engineering drawings and specifications
- Provide technical assistance to project managers and engineers
Graduate Engineer Trainee Skills Needed
- Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of relevant work experience
- Knowledge of construction methods and technologies, and ability to interpret technical drawings and contracts
- Knowledge of building code requirements and scheduling methods
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a constant eye on quality
- Knowledge of job site