Mechanical Engineering Associate, Senior

auduboncorporatecareers; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Associate, Senior to join our Metairie, LA office. You will perform mechanical engineering assignments involving designing equipment, components, structures or systems and lead multi-discipline projects.

The role requires extensive experience with piping systems, process equipment, and design codes, and involves site visits, vendor reviews, and coordination with clients and consultants. Strong communication and project-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• ABET-accredited degree preferred.
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Field experience required.
• Liquefaction or hydrogen experience preferred but not required.
• Industry experience required.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience preferred.
• Medium/large multi-discipline project lead experience preferred.
• Caesar II, NozzlePRO and PIPE-FLO experience preferred.
• Knowledge of piping systems and process equipment design.
• Knowledge of piping codes (ASME, API) preferred.
• Strong problem solving and team-based communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare intermediate to advanced level specifications detailing performance requirements, components, design codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
• Prepare sketches, perform calculations, and develop analysis models for complex projects.
• Review/approve vendor drawings for compliance with specs.
• Interact with clients, subcontractors, vendors and consultants.
• Set realistic expectations and ensure projects meet schedule and budget.
• Adhere to quality standards and design control procedures.
• Comply with HSSE standards and regulations.
• Identify and report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Collaborate with drafting/design to develop and review drawings.
• Visit job-sites to evaluate requirements and conditions.
• Inspect equipment at vendor facilities for compliance.
• Prepare inquiries and purchase requisitions; bid tabulations.
• Perform checks of drawings and calculations.
• Plan and manage workload, budgets and resources.
• Develop design packages and guidelines.
• Assess feasibility using material, cost, and time analyses.
• Utilize complex and repetitive calculations.
• Prepare reports and schedules for projects.
• Analyze strategies to ensure proper procedures are used.
• Resolve design and development issues.
• Manage client relationships and pursue repeat business.
• Estimate man-hours and total installed cost; forecast schedules.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Engineering analysis

Attention to detail

Client relationship mgmt

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

B.S. Mechanical Engineering preferred

EIT certification preferred

Tools

Caesar II

NozzlePRO

PIPE-FLO

CAD drafting

Job description

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

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently 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 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.
• Plan and manage workload, budgets and project resources, requesting assistance as necessary.
• Develop, review and/or approve conceptual and detailed engineering design packages.
• Assist in the development of internal design guidelines, specifications, and design control procedures.
• Assess feasibility of projects by assessing materials, costs and time requirements, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering and advanced mathematics.
• Utilize complex and repetitive calculations
• Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, and/or construction schedules for projects.
• Analyze and examine different strategies, equations and applications to ensure appropriate procedures are applied and/or utilized.
• Resolve design and development issues.
• Manage client relationships and develop repeat business opportunities.
• Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client provided project scope.
• Manage and forecast man-hour requirements and schedules associated with discipline-specific project scope.
• May lead medium to large scope multi-discipline 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.

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.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Field experience required.
• Liquefaction or hydrogen experience preferred, but not required
• Industry experience required.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience preferred.
• Medium/large multi-discipline project lead experience preferred.
• Caesar II, NozzlePRO and/or PIPE-FLO software 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.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled