Junior Mechanical Engineer: Design & Vendor Collaboration

Audubon Companies; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Associate I for our Metairie, LA office. The role involves entry-level mechanical design work on equipment, components, structures, or systems under supervision.

Responsibilities include gathering vendor data, preparing basic specifications, performing simple calculations, and ensuring HSSE compliance while coordinating with clients and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• ABET accreditation preferred for engineering programs.
• Engineering degree required at entry level.
• Engineering calculations and basic analysis ability.
• EIT certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering data from vendor drawings and manuals for specs.
• Prepare basic specifications and sketches under supervision.
• Perform basic engineering calculations for projects.
• Review drawings for client specifications compliance.
• Communicate with clients and vendors as needed.
• Help monitor project schedules and budgets.
• Follow HSSE standards and safety procedures.
• Report hazards or incidents per company policy.

Skills

Problem solving

Team work

Communication

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

ABET-accredited degree preferred

Mechanical Engineering degree preferred

EIT certification preferred

Job description

Audubon Companies is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Associate I for our Metairie, LA office. The role involves entry-level mechanical design work on equipment, components, structures, or systems under supervision.

Responsibilities include gathering vendor data, preparing basic specifications, performing simple calculations, and ensuring HSSE compliance while coordinating with clients and subcontractors.