Junior Mechanical Engineer

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LeBlanc and Associates in Houma, LA is seeking a dedicated engineer to realize designs through drawings, calculations and specifications, working with project managers and draughtsmen. You will prepare technical documents, ensure budget and quality adherence, and support communication with suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities include performing engineering tasks, solving design issues, and delivering manuals and test documents within schedule.

Qualifications

• This position operates in a professional office environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; pursuing a college diploma in engineering is a plus.
• Engineering diploma in mechanical or industrial fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and check drawings and data for the Draughtsman.
• Develop calculations and perform engineering work per contract.
• Contribute to project delivery within time and budget.
• Provide documentation and engineering input to PM, Draughtsman, supplier, and customer.
• Solve engineering problems and propose design improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality standards and regulations.
• Attend meetings and maintain stakeholder relations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Punctuality

Decision making

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College diploma in Engineering (mechanical or industrial preferred)

Job description

Job Details

LeBlanc and Associates - Houma, LA 70363

Summary/Objective

Realization and completion of a design (consisting of drawings, calculations and technical specifications) for projects by carrying out engineering work in accordance with the requirements of the project c.q. the contract with regard to budget, quality and customer requirements.

Essential Functions

Project Preparation

• Accurate and performed well with the Project Manager Engineering concerted work to ensure an effective, efficient and well-structured project realization.
• Checking the drawings supplied by the customer and make any changes (revisions of, among others).
• Careful preparation of drawings, accumulation and transfer of all relevant and necessary information, documentation and data for the Draughtsman.
• Develop and produce the necessary calculations.

Project Execution

• A recognizable, reliable and expert contribution in the field of engineering to the predictability of project outcomes.
• Act on their own field as a source of information for the Project Manager, the Draughtsman, the supplier and the customer.
• Ensuring the implementation of engineering activities within the stipulated delivery time and cost framework; report on any breaches thereof to the Project Manager.
• Supervising and controlling the engineering activities on the project.
• Provide appropriate documentation and, if necessary, amend timely and adjust accordingly.
• Solving (technical engineering) problems, conflicting design requirements, materials, and proposing solutions.
• Choosing and applying engineering techniques / methods to solve problems and making recommendations regarding the design of installations.
• Providing manuals and test documents.

Evaluation

• Clear understanding of the process of engineering of the project systems in order to achieve progress and avoid delays in project progress.
• Ensuring the processing of site information in drawings, documentation and manuals.
• Maintain a safe, healthy and responsible work environment that is working in accordance with the applicable quality standards, safety, environmental requirements and legislation and regulations regarding the work to be performed and working conditions.
• Conducting daily consultation with the Project Manager on the progress of their own work.
• Issuing advice to the Project Manager for the design and engineering of systems
• Attend relevant work meetings and other meetings. (Virtual and in-person)
• Build and maintain a productive network of internal and external relations in order to contribute to a productive collaboration and have up-to-date knowledge on technical developments in their field.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Competencies

• Attention to detail Communication skills Collaboration
• Time Management Organizational skills Adaptability
• Punctuality Decision Making
• Multi-tasking skills Computer Literacy

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

This position operates in a professional office environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bending and twisting, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. Multi-level climbing may be required. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Regular days of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, but schedules may change seasonally to encompass weather conditions and project schedules. This position regularly requires long hours and rotational weekends on call in order to meet business needs.

Travel

Travel is required, and may be necessary for special projects.

Required Education, Certificates and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent. Also, pursuing a College diploma in Engineering (mechanical or industrial preferred).

Preferred Education and Experience

College diploma in Engineering (mechanical or industrial preferred)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Collaboration skills are essential to function in this position. Maintains all safety requirements to safely perform all duties required of the position.