Senior Mechanical Engineer

Audubon Companies•Houston, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
PE license required
Minimum of 10 years of experience 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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree from ABET Accredited Institution preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
Field 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

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.
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.