Entry- Level Engineer

Actalent; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Health

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an entry-level Mechanical or Electrical Engineer to support midstream and pipeline projects in New Orleans. This contract-to-hire role blends office design work with field verification, client interaction, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering with 0–2 years of experience, can read P&IDs/electrical drawings, and are proficient in AutoCAD. You will create I/O lists, develop CaE matrices, support change orders, and help maintain

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering required or equivalent.
• 0–2 years engineering experience, including internships or co-ops.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and electrical drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for drafting and updating drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation quality.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed I/O lists from P&IDs and electrical drawings.
• Develop Cause & Effect matrices.
• Design and draft AutoCAD drawings.
• Review P&IDs and drawings to support decisions.
• Support project coordination and change orders.
• Assist field verification and data collection.
• Interface with clients in the field and office.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure project delivery.
• Maintain organized engineering records.
• Contribute to design updates and documentation.

Skills

Read P&IDs

Interpret electrical drawings

I/O lists & CaE matrices

AutoCAD drafting

Project coordination

Client-facing communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical or Electrical Engineer

Job Description

This role offers an excellent entry-level opportunity for a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer to support midstream and pipeline projects. You will create and interpret technical documentation, support project engineering activities, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in both office and field environments. The position is ideal for recent graduates who want to build a strong foundation in engineering design, project coordination, and client-facing work.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed I/O (input/output) lists from P&IDs and electrical drawings to support control and instrumentation design.
• Develop Cause & Effect matrices using I/O lists, P&IDs, and electrical drawings to clearly define system behavior and interlocks.
• Design and draft drawings in AutoCAD based on I/O lists, P&IDs, and electrical drawings, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project standards.
• Interpret and review P&IDs, electrical drawings, and other project documents to support engineering decisions and design updates.
• Assist with project coordination activities, including tracking changes, supporting change orders, and communicating updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Support project engineering tasks for midstream and pipeline projects, contributing to design, documentation, and technical analysis.
• Participate in field visits to perform work verifications, confirm as-built conditions, and gather information to update engineering documentation.
• Interface with clients in the field and office to clarify requirements, review findings, and support project deliverables.
• Collaborate with multiple internal departments to support the growth of the local operation and ensure consistent project delivery.
• Maintain organized and accurate engineering records, drawings, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, with a preference for Mechanical Engineering; Electrical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering degrees are also acceptable.
• 02 years of engineering experience, including internships, co-ops, or academic project work.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, and other technical documents.
• Ability to create and update I/O lists and Cause & Effect matrices from engineering drawings and project documents.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for creating and modifying engineering drawings.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering principles relevant to industrial or pipeline environments.
• Strong project coordination skills, including the ability to support change orders and manage updates to project documentation.
• Ability to interpret project documents and apply them to practical engineering tasks and design decisions.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with internal teams and interfacing with clients.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in technical documentation and design work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Engineering degree with a focus on Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred, but Civil or Chemical Engineering backgrounds are also suitable.
• Interest in midstream and pipeline projects and a desire to develop expertise in this sector.
• Experience or coursework involving project management or project engineering.
• Exposure to or familiarity with industrial control systems, instrumentation, or process engineering concepts.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to learn, take on new responsibilities, and engage with multiple departments to support local growth.

Work Environment

The role combines office-based engineering support work with field visits for work verification and client interaction. In the office, you will use tools such as AutoCAD and work closely with project teams to develop and maintain engineering drawings and documentation. Field work will involve visiting project sites to verify conditions, collect data, and meet with clients. You will collaborate with multiple departments as part of an organization focused on expanding its local presence, providing exposure to a variety of projects and disciplines in a professional, growth-oriented environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Orleans, LA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Orleans,LA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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