Mechanical Engineering Associate I

Audubon Companies, LLC; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies in Metairie, LA is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineering Associate I to join our team. You will perform foundational mechanical engineering assignments related to designing equipment, components, structures, or systems under direct supervision.

Responsibilities include gathering vendor information, preparing basic specifications, sketches, and simple calculations, while ensuring compliance with project requirements, schedules, budgets, and HSSE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• ABET Accredited Institution preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Gather and record information from vendor drawings, catalogs, and manuals to develop engineering specifications.
• Under supervision, prepare basic specifications detailing client requirements and design codes.
• Prepare basic sketches and perform basic engineering calculations.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Interact with clients, subcontractors, vendors and consultants.
• Track and manage schedule and budget for project assignments.
• Adhere to HSSE standards and procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Engineering calculations

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

ABET-accredited institution

Mechanical Engineering degree preferred

Job description

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

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gather and record information from vendor drawings, catalogs, and technical manuals to be utilized in the development of engineering specifications.
• Under direct supervision, prepare basic specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
• Prepare basic sketches and perform basic engineering calculations for project assignments.
• Review vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Track and maintain awareness of the schedule and budget for assigned project assignments.
• 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.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities

• All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
• Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
• Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
• Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements

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.
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to perform basic engineering calculations and analysis.

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.