Mechanical Engineer, Senior

auduboncorporatecareers; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for our Metairie, LA office to design equipment, components, structures or systems and lead project efforts.

You will prepare specs, perform calculations, review vendor drawings, and coordinate with clients and subcontractors. Offshore travel and HSSE compliance are part of the role.

Applicants should have a PE license, ABET-accredited degree, and 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with piping and process equipment knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• ABET-accredited program preferred.
• PE license required.
• Offshore oil and gas experience preferred.
• Ability to travel offshore GOM.
• Active TWIC preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of piping systems and process equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of ASME/API codes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare intermediate to advanced level specifications detailing requirements.
• Prepare sketches, calculations and analysis models for complex projects.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance with project specs.
• Interact with clients, subcontractors, vendors and consultants.
• Manage workload, budgets and project resources.
• Develop and review engineering design packages.
• Visit job-sites to evaluate requirements and conditions.
• Adhere to HSSE standards and safe design practices.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Travel offshore

Education

ABET-accredited program

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Audubon is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in our Metairie, LA Office. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will perform mechanical engineering assignments associated with designing equipment, components, structures or systems

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under minimal guidance, prepare intermediate to advanced level specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
• Prepare engineering sketches, perform engineering calculations and develop analysis models for moderately complex project assignments.
• Review and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Set realistic expectations and ensure assigned projects are completed according to schedule and within budget.
• Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe act, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.
• Interact with drafting/design group to develop and review engineering drawings.
• Visit job-sites to evaluate site, project requirements, and conditions.
• Visit vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with requirements/specifications.
• Prepare inquiry and purchase requisitions as well as bid tabulations associated with equipment purchases.
• Perform checking of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations.
• Adhere to safe design practices, while focusing on identifying cost saving opportunities.
• Manage workload, budgets and project resources, requesting assistance as necessary.
• Develop, review and/or approve conceptual and detailed engineering design packages.
• May lead small scope projects and manage day to day workflow within a group or project; may delegate assignments, distribute workload, establish work deadlines, and issue reports to immediate supervisor regarding completion of work.
• Responsible for providing feedback to immediate supervisor regarding co-worker’s performance and any work related issues, including those that might lead to disciplinary actions.
• Provide advice and assistance on work techniques, best practices, and subject matter expertise to co-workers.
• Serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge as assigned, and adhere to regulations regarding PE sealing requirements specific to assigned projects.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
• Bachelor’s Degree from ABET Accredited Institution preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
• PE license required
• Offshore Oil and Gas experience preferred
• Ability to travel offshore GOM for short durations
• Ability to comply with Client requirements to travel offshore GOM
• Active TWIC preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of experience preferred
• Small/medium project lead experience preferred
• Working knowledge of the design of piping systems and process equipment preferred
• Working knowledge of piping, pressure vessel and equipment codes (ASME, API, etc.) preferred
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal