Mechanical Electrical Engineer

Delta Personnel, Inc., WBENC, WOSB, NMSDC, DBE Certified; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Personnel, Inc. in New Orleans seeks an experienced Electrical/Mechanical Engineer to join a growing team working on commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal, and public infrastructure projects from concept through construction.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to develop innovative, energy-efficient building systems while taking ownership of projects through design, construction, and commissioning phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience designing electrical or mechanical building systems in a consulting environment.
• Experience on commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal, or public infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, engineering standards, and construction practices.
• Experience preparing construction documents, specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Proficiency with engineering design software and Microsoft Office; AutoCAD and Revit preferred.
• PE license preferred or candidates actively pursuing licensure.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate electrical and mechanical building systems for diverse project scopes.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, specs, reports, equipment schedules, and cost estimates.
• Conduct field investigations and assessments for renovations and new construction.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, utilities, and multidisciplinary teams through all project phases.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs; provide construction administration and commissioning support.
• Manage multiple projects with emphasis on quality, schedule, and budget.
• Support proposal development and client relationship-building efforts.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical/Mechanical Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working on a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal, and public infrastructure projects from concept through construction.

In this role, you'll collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to develop innovative, practical, and energy-efficient building system solutions while taking ownership of projects throughout the design process.

What You'll Do

• Design and evaluate electrical and mechanical building systems for commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal, and public infrastructure projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, construction drawings, specifications, technical reports, equipment schedules, cost estimates, and permit documentation.
• Perform field investigations, existing-condition assessments, and support renovation and new construction projects.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, utility providers, project managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout all phases of a project.
• Review shop drawings, contractor submittals, and Requests for Information (RFIs), while providing construction administration and commissioning support.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while assisting with proposal preparation and business development efforts.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience designing electrical or mechanical building systems within a consulting engineering environment.
• Experience working on commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal, or public infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of applicable building codes, engineering standards, and construction practices.
• Experience preparing construction documents, specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Proficiency with engineering design software and Microsoft Office applications. Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred. Candidates actively pursuing licensure will also be considered.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Work on a diverse portfolio of challenging engineering projects across multiple industries.
• Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team where your ideas and technical expertise are valued.
• Take ownership of projects from initial planning through construction and commissioning.
• Build lasting client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of a respected engineering firm.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development, technical growth, and long-term career advancement.