Instrument Engineering Associate

Audubon Companies; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies in Metairie, LA seeks an Instrument Engineering Associate to perform entry level instrument engineering tasks focused on designing equipment, components, structures or systems. The role emphasizes gathering vendor information, preparing basic specs, sketches and calculations under supervision.

You will interact with clients and vendors, track schedules and budgets, and ensure HSSE compliance while following company procedures. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• ABET Accredited Institution preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather and record information from vendor drawings, catalogs, and manuals for engineering specs.
• Under supervision, prepare basic specifications detailing client needs, design codes, and vendor requirements.
• Prepare basic sketches and perform simple engineering calculations for assignments.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance with project specs.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Track and maintain awareness of schedule and budget for projects.
• Adhere to quality standards and engineering checking procedures.
• Comply with HSSE standards and regulations.
• Actively participate in hazard identification and report unsafe acts or conditions.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

ABET-accredited degree preferred

Electrical engineering degree preferred

Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking an Instrument Engineering Associate to join our team in our Metairie, LA Office. The Instrument Engineering Associate will perform entry level instrument 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 Electrical 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 perform basic engineering calculations and analysis.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled