Instrument Engineer, Senior

Audubon Companies•Metairie, LA

About The Position

Audubon is seeking a Senior Instrument Engineer for its Metairie, Louisiana office. The role performs instrument engineering assignments involving the design of equipment, components, structures, and systems. The engineer develops and reviews conceptual and detailed design packages, specifications, calculations, models, drawings, reports, and project estimates, while coordinating with clients, vendors, subcontractors, consultants, and drafting/design teams. The position may lead medium- to large-scope multidisciplinary projects and manage group or project workflow, schedules, budgets, and resources. It also includes site and vendor visits, equipment purchasing support, technical and feasibility studies, risk assessment, quality and safety compliance, and guidance to coworkers. The engineer may serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge when assigned and must comply with applicable professional engineering sealing requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve problems or reach goals.
Ability to proactively find solutions to work-related problems.
Ability to understand instructions and request clarification when needed.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize and direct a project through completion.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
Field experience.
Industry experience.
At least 12 years of experience.
Experience leading medium- or large-scale multidisciplinary projects.
Experience with Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI), Control Valve Sizing, Meter Sizing, and Relief Valve Sizing software.
Working knowledge of the design of instrumented control and safety systems.
Working knowledge of instrument and electrical design codes, including ISA, NEC, and API.

Responsibilities

Prepare intermediate- to advanced-level project specifications, including client performance requirements, component needs, design requirements, applicable codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
Prepare engineering sketches, calculations, and analysis models for complex project assignments.
Review and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
Communicate with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and other consultants.
Set project expectations and ensure assigned projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
Follow company quality standards and engineering checking and approval procedures.
Comply with company, client, federal, and local HSSE standards and regulations; participate in hazard identification and observation programs and promptly report unsafe acts, conditions, or incidents.
Coordinate with drafting/design teams to develop and review engineering drawings.
Visit job sites to assess site conditions and project requirements, and visit vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with specifications.
Prepare equipment inquiry and purchase requisitions and bid tabulations.
Check engineering drawings and mathematical calculations.
Follow safe design practices and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Plan and manage workload, budgets, and project resources, requesting assistance when needed.
Develop, review, and/or approve conceptual and detailed engineering design packages.
Assist with developing internal design guidelines, specifications, and design control procedures.
Assess project feasibility, materials, costs, and schedules using engineering knowledge and advanced mathematics; perform complex and repetitive calculations.
Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, and construction schedules.
Analyze strategies, equations, and applications to ensure appropriate procedures are used, and resolve design and development issues.
Manage client relationships and develop repeat business opportunities.
Prepare discipline-specific man-hour and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client scope; manage and forecast discipline-specific man-hour requirements and schedules.
Assess project challenges and risks, including construction costs, regulations, and potential environmental hazards, and take appropriate risk-management steps.
Conduct technical and feasibility studies, including site investigations.
As needed, lead medium- to large-scope multidisciplinary projects and manage day-to-day workflow, delegate assignments, distribute workload, set deadlines, and report work completion to the immediate supervisor.
Provide feedback to the immediate supervisor on coworkers’ performance and work-related issues, including issues that could lead to disciplinary action.
Advise and assist coworkers on work techniques, best practices, and subject-matter topics.
Serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge when assigned and comply with PE sealing requirements for assigned projects.