Lead Mechanical Engineer - Baton Rouge

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

401(k) plan

Supplemental insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Baton Rouge, LA, to lead multi-discipline projects in heavy industrial sectors. The role emphasizes experience in piping, equipment design, and field-proven engineering judgment.

You will review proposals, develop specifications, perform pipe stress and hydraulic analyses, and guide junior engineers while ensuring compliance with ASME/API/PIP standards. A PE is required and relocation not mentioned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 10-15 years of prior professional experience.
• Exposure to Refineries & Petrochemical and Midstream Oil & Gas industries.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Pipe stress analysis

Hydraulic analysis

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

CAESAR

Job description

Job Title

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Location

Baton Rouge, LA - On-site

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Job Description

Orbital Engineering is currently seeking an experienced 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

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

Work Environment

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

Location Note

Baton Rouge, LA – On-site

Salary Range

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

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage;
• a 401(k)-retirement savings plan;
• supplemental insurance options;
• company-paid life and AD&D insurance,
• company-paid short-term disability coverage,
• generous paid time off program

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.

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