Administrative Assistant - Engineering Support

Sargent & Lundy is a company that provides engineering support and is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant. The role involves managing administrative tasks, documentation activities, and providing clerical support to ensure the smooth operation of assigned projects. Responsibilities Serve as the focal point for administrative and documentation activities, scope, and budget requirements of assigned projects Clerical support including mailing, scanning, faxing and copying to management Provide real-time scheduling support by booking appointments/rooms and preventing conflicts utilizing Outlook Calendar. Order lunch as needed for meetings Write and edit procedures, review calculations, and other project related documents in accordance to Sargent & Lundy's and/or client requirements Gather the appropriate information to generate reports for the projects you have been assigned Prepare documents and drawings for transmittal and document storage. This could include, drafting correspondence, data entry, copying and distribution, document tracking, and electronic filing Coordinate office space needs Assist with time entry and prepare expense reports for approval Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies Skills This position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and one year of administrative experience Prior experience should include working in a production environment, meeting established production and accuracy goals, with the ability to maintain focus on quality of details Excellent communication skills (including writing and editing skills), keyboarding skills (50+ wpm), and proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint Candidate needs to be flexible, a team player, a self-starter and be open to occasional overtime Some college level education in fields such as English, Writing or Journalism Experience working in the Engineering and/or power industry field Hold a Notary License Benefits Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Accident Insurance Disability Coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Back-Up Daycare FSA & HSA 401(k) Pre-Tax Commuter Account Merit Scholarship Program Employee Discount Program Corporate Charitable Giving Program Tuition Assistance First Professional Licensure Bonus Employee Referral Bonus Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST) Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave Paid Bereavement Leave Flexible Work Arrangements Company Overview Sargent & Lundy is a power generated company that provides technical expertise and integration for global use. It was founded in 1891, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is