Mechanical Engineer, Senior

Audubon Companies, LLC; Metairie, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Audubon emphasizes HSSE compliance and delivering projects on schedule and within budget. Responsibilities include preparing specifications, sketches and calculations, reviewing vendor drawings, and coordinating with clients and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• ABET accreditation preferred.
• Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
• PE license required.
• Offshore Oil and Gas experience preferred.
• Ability to travel offshore GOM for short durations.
• Active TWIC preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare intermediate to advanced level specifications detailing client performance requirements, design requirements, codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
• Prepare engineering sketches, calculations and analysis models for moderately complex projects.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Interact with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Manage workload, budgets and project resources to meet schedules.
• Develop, review and approve engineering design packages. Lead small scope projects when needed.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Engineering calculations

Vendor coordination

HSSE compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

ABET Accredited Institution preferred

Mechanical Engineering degree preferred

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 acts, 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
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems

No Recruiters, please!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Working at Audubon

The Audubon Family of Companies provides professional consulting solutions to the energy industry. For over 25 years, our proven reputation for operational excellence and dedication to client satisfaction has helped us become a leading service provider to some of the biggest names in oil and gas. Our team of over 1,000 of the country's top professionals can deliver a full range of consulting services, from EPCM to field solutions and operational support.

At Audubon we are always growing, though we never lose sight of our commitment to excellence. Our focus on flexibility and our demand for unsurpassed quality control over continue to guide our growth as they have since our inception. We realize that service goes beyond plugging in a professional skill set. Service means flexibility. Service means understanding and solving project challenges in dynamic environments. Service means communication. We pride ourselves on providing the service of the quality which allows us to implement efficient solutions that deliver immediate value and long-term returns.

Our dedication to people requires an equal dedication to safety. Our rigorous safety program helps us maintain a safe and incident-free work environment from the desktop to the pipeline trench. Our people drive the quality and efficiency that have established Audubon as a leader in the oil and gas industry - their growth and safety are at the core of our business.