Civil/Structural Engineering Associate I

auduboncorporatecareers; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineering Associate I to join our Metairie, LA office. The role performs entry level civil/structural engineering assignments related to designing equipment, components, structures or systems.

Responsibilities include gathering vendor drawings, preparing basic specifications and sketches, reviewing drawings for compliance, communicating with clients and vendors, tracking schedules and budgets, and adhering to HSSE standards while reporting unsafe acts or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• Bachelor’s Degree from ABET Accredited Institution preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred. Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.

Responsibilities

• Gather and record information from vendor drawings, catalogs, and technical manuals to be utilized in the development of engineering specifications.
• Under direct supervision, prepare basic specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
• Prepare basic sketches and perform basic engineering calculations for project assignments.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Track and maintain awareness of the schedule and budget for assigned project assignments.
• Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

ABET Accredited Institution

Civil/Structural Engineering

Engineering degree

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Civil/Structural Engineering Associate I to join our team in our Metairie, LA Office. The Civil/Structural Engineering Associate I will perform entry level civil/structural engineering assignments associated with designing equipment, components, structures or systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gather and record information from vendor drawings, catalogs, and technical manuals to be utilized in the development of engineering specifications.
• Under direct supervision, prepare basic specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
• Prepare basic sketches and perform basic engineering calculations for project assignments.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Track and maintain awareness of the schedule and budget for assigned project assignments.
• Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
• Bachelor’s Degree from ABET Accredited Institution preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred.Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled