text: what is the responsibilty i.e, duty of a electronics design engineer in a big electrical firm? what an engineer must know to do his duty as design engineer the role: reporting to the technical service manager, the post holder will provide technical assistance to specifiers, contractors and the sales team. key responsibilities are: - producing safe, cost effective, practical and clearly understandable design proposals in response to enquiries received from specifiers and contractors. - advising on the suitability and selection of products for specific situations. - assessing the quantity, and types, of masonry support systems, windposts, restraint fixings and products for reinforced concrete required on a building project using specifier's drawings. - providing general advice on the performance, applications and physical dimensions of components. - visiting specifiers and contractors to discuss designs and overcome potential problems. - securing and defending specification of building components.  it is essential the individual has the following: - onc/ond in civil engineering or building studies - at least twelve months' experience working in a construction environment - design of simple structural elements - must be able to work under own initiative without supervision and to tight deadlines - must be able to prioritise tasks whilst coping with interruptions - must work well as part of a team - current driving licence - understanding of basic structural design principles - ability to read and understand drawings  it is desirable that the individual has the following: - hnc/hnd in civil engineering - 1-2 years' experience working in a structural design environment -design/detailing of reinforced concrete elements to bs8110