Lead Mechanical Engineer - Baton Rouge

Orbital Engineering, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Company-paid life & AD&D

Short-term disability

Maternity and bonding leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer in Baton Rouge, LA to manage multi-discipline projects in the heavy industrial sector. The role requires PE status, 10–15 years of experience, and strong knowledge of piping, equipment design, and code interpretation.

The position is primarily in-office with remote work availability, offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and career growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• PE certification required or able to obtain in other states.
• 10–15 years of prior professional experience.
• Exposure to Refineries & Petrochemical and Midstream Oil & Gas industries.
• Strong mechanical aptitude of various mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam and CAESAR.

Responsibilities

• Review proposals, scopes of work, and bids; act as Orbital representative.
• Develop piping specs and equipment designs for heavy industrial apps.
• Perform pipe stress and hydraulic analyses and calculations.
• Prepare specs, bid tabs, and review vendor submittals.
• Manage project progress relative to plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Provide technical support and assist business development as a technical resource.
• Supervise others; possibly act as project manager or technical consultant.

Skills

Project leadership

Technical consulting

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Office

CAESAR

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAESAR

Bluebeam

Job description

Orbital Engineering is currently seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to assist with single and multi-discipline projects in Baton Rouge, LA . The position requires demonstrated engineering and design competence, preferably in a consulting environment and experience in the petrochemical, chemical, and power generation sectors.

Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To

• Review client requests for proposals and scopes of work. Act as Orbital representative at bid walkdowns. Prepare manhour estimates and proposals.
• Evaluate and develop piping specifications and equipment designs for heavy industrial applications (Metals, Midstream Oil & Gas, Refineries & Petrochemical and/or Utilities & Power Generation industries)
• Perform engineering studies and calculations with specific focus in pipe stress analysis and hydraulic analysis
• Prepare equipment specifications and scopes of work and provide procurement and construction support services through evaluation of equipment bid submittals, development of technical bid tabulations, vendor deliverable review and RFI dispositions.
• Complete all tasks in accordance with design and project execution procedures and guidelines, as set forth in Orbital's corporate Quality Management System.
• Provide technical support for customers and support regional business development initiatives as a technical resource.
• Review calculations, drawings, and reports produced by other engineers in the office.
• Manage progress of projects relative to established plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Contribute to company improvements in workflow, methods of work execution, and technical standards.
• Establish project design bases through interpretation of relevant industry codes & standards including ASME, API, PIP, etc.
• Supervise work of others, at times functioning as project manager, project leader, or technical consultant.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Strong mechanical aptitude of various mechanical systems
• 10-15 years of prior professional experience
• Exposure to Refineries & Petrochemical and Midstream Oil & Gas industries
• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite, Bluebeam and CAESAR

Required Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification and ability to obtain certification in other states

Other Duties

Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice .

This is a majority in office position with remote work availability.

Location Note:

Salary Range:

$150,000 - $190,000 annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location)

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, company-paid maternity and bonding leave, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.

About Orbital:

Powered by People, Driven by Solutions

Since 1969, Orbital has been specializing in project development, project execution and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities. Our regional offices, hands-on mentality, and world-wide integrated teams provide an ability to leverage subject matter experts and industry best-practices wherever a project may lie geographically. Our focus steadfastly remains on finding and delivering the best solution, regardless of where that team sits across our organization. At Orbital, our power is our people.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.