Associate Design Lead

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and project teams to develop high-quality tool installation construction documents that meet project requirements, industry best practices, and client standards.
• Partner with Design Leads to coordinate multidisciplinary design activities and ensure alignment across project stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of design packages that are accurate, complete, and executed within established scope, schedule, and budget targets.
• Affiliate in monitoring project progress and identifying potential risks to project objectives.
• Work with Design Leads and Design Managers to support scope management and the development of change orders when project requirements evolve.
• Collaborate with Project Controls teams to review project budgets, forecasts, and resource needs.
• Facilitate client and contractor design review meetings, capture action items and stakeholder feedback, and ensure timely documentation of meeting outcomes.
• Participate in field walks and learn how a semiconductor factory operates.
• Proactively track open design and construction issues, working with project teams to develop practical solutions and drive resolution.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, project partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and project delivery performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Required:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field.
• Entry-level position; recent graduates and candidates seeking to begin a career in engineering design and project delivery are encouraged to apply.

Preferred:

• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Previous experience or internship exposure within advanced technology, semiconductor, manufacturing, or industrial projects.
• Experience working within consulting engineering, construction, or design environments.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively within a collaborative team setting.
• Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives or Lean methodologies.

Skills

• Basic understanding of engineering and design processes within multidisciplinary project environments.
• Familiarity with Lean project delivery principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Power BI is a plus.

Leadership & Collaboration Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and eager to learn.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to build productive relationships with colleagues, department leaders, contractors, and client representatives.
• Open to coaching and mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate challenges and support conflict resolution.
• Positive attitude and willingness to take initiative while leading by example.