Junior Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Waldemar S. Nelson and Company (NELSON) is a multi-discipline design and project management consultancy serving a wide range of industrial, commercial, and governmental clients across the U.S.A., and at selective international sites. NELSON is a well-established firm based in New Orleans, Louisiana and an office in Houston, TX. With a staff of over 250 employees, NELSON provides professional services to its clients for projects both large and small. NELSON offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, 401K, standard holidays, vacation/sick PTO, multiple work schedules to choose from which include half-day Fridays or every other Friday off. www.wsnelson.com JOB SUMMARY: NELSON is currently looking for Mechanical Engineer with zero to five years of experience. The position will develop experience in the following areas: · Power generation, oil and gas facilities, gas compression, pipelines, and more · ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, B31.4 and B31.8 · Creation of P&IDs · HAZOPs or PHAs · Material selection · Sizing and specifying mechanical equipment · Working with lead engineer · Calculation checking and other design tasks · Conducting facility process surveys, determine bottlenecks, make recommendations to remedy the bottlenecks · Performing basic checks like found in API RP 14C and 14E · Creating construction scopes of work · Working with piping designers to develop drawing deliverables and bills of materials · Working with and coordinating other disciplines to support the project requirements · Creating and maintaining project status reports · Maintaining budgets and schedules
Requirements
- Zero to five years of experience
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
- Knowledge of appropriate software
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and writing to a diversely educated audience
- Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Professional and detail oriented
- Ability to self-direct and finish work
Nice To Haves
- Registered Professional Engineer or EIT (eventual PE licensing is expected)
- Field or shop experience
Responsibilities
- Develop experience in power generation, oil and gas facilities, gas compression, pipelines, and more
- Work with ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, B31.4 and B31.8 standards
- Create P&IDs
- Participate in HAZOPs or PHAs
- Perform material selection
- Size and specify mechanical equipment
- Work with lead engineer
- Perform calculation checking and other design tasks
- Conduct facility process surveys, determine bottlenecks, and make recommendations to remedy the bottlenecks
- Perform basic checks like found in API RP 14C and 14E
- Create construction scopes of work
- Work with piping designers to develop drawing deliverables and bills of materials
- Work with and coordinate other disciplines to support project requirements
- Create and maintain project status reports
- Maintain budgets and schedules
Benefits
- Healthcare Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Work From Home
- 401K
- standard holidays
- vacation/sick PTO
- multiple work schedules to choose from which include half-day Fridays or every other Friday off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
