A trainee engineer's job description includes a variety of tasks, such as planning, designing, and testing engineering projects. They also assist senior engineers, conduct research, and prepare reports.
Responsibilities -
Planning and design: Assist with the planning, development, and execution of engineering projects
Research and data collection: Research and collect data on industry standards, technical specifications, and measurements
Problem solving: Apply engineering principles to design products and solve problems
Testing: Perform tests to determine the quality and efficiency of products
Documentation: Create reports to document the results of tests, assessments, and improvements
Communication: Communicate with colleagues, clients, engineers, and architects
Safety and health: Comply with health, safety, and environmental management systems
Quality control: Ensure quality control requirements are met and recorded
Skills -
Technical abilities
Soft skills, such as communication, documentation, and presentation skills
Ability to understand and apply industry standards, codes, and procedures
Ability to work well in technical teams
Education -
Many trainee engineers earn a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in their preferred engineering field