Mechanical Project Engineer

Dear, I hope this note finds you well. I am reaching out to you regarding your career opportunity with us for “Mechanical Project Engineer” for Full-Time @Metairie, LA. Please find below the required details. Job Role: Mechanical Project Engineer Job Type: Full-time Location: Metairie, LA Job description Provide mechanical and project engineering for sugar, petroleum, chemical, power, and food industry projects. Work closely with project managers, designers, and other discipline leads in developing project schedules, scope, budget, specifications, and drawing packages. Typically, will have direct contact with clients and assist in development of proposals and estimates. Scope/key responsibilities: The candidate should be able to develop specification and drawing packages for heavy industrial equipment procurement and installation. Candidate will work closely with remote offices for development of project design concepts and labor resource assignments. Preferred experience: Familiar with either Ag Processing, Sugar, Petroleum, Chemical, Power & Food Industry PE Required Ability to effectively communicate with our team, clients, and vendors. Familiarity with ASME Codes, NFPA, etc. Self-starter capable of pushing projects through from proposal stage to completion. Manage projects from preliminary engineering through construction and start-up. Preliminary Engineering – Scope, budget, schedule, & financials Detailed Engineering – P&IDs, process modeling, hydraulic design, pipe stress analysis, materials of construction selection, equipment specifications, equipment and piping layouts, construction specifications, and equipment and construction procurement. Ability to read and develop P&IDs using CAD. Ability to identify line on PFD/P&ID and perform field verification. Ability to size and select pumps, understand pump curves. Ability to run hydraulics either in Excel or using pipe flow or similar software. Experience with standard Calculations: pipe wall, area replacement (Branch), velocity, MDMT, NPSH, etc. Understanding of exchanger selections and use: fouling factors, TEMA exchanger types, etc. Understanding of piping components, NACE material selection Construction – Quality control, engineering assistance Ability to run coordination/status meetings: Action Items, Meeting notes, progress, etc. Knowledge of schedule software is a plus: MS Project or Primavera. Ability to run cost control/forecasting for projects is a plus. Ability to develop proposals, estimating man hours, etc. for engineering is a plus. Cost estimation/scheduling for construction Start-up & Commissioning – Engineering assistance BS in Mechanical Engineering 4-12 years of industrial consulting or industrial in-plant project engineering experience preferred. Computer software experience: Latest version of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal skills is a plus. Salary commensurate with experience. Note: Impressed by your skills and qualifications that align with our needs. Understand it may not be the perfect fit for everyone, value your time. If this opportunity doesn't align with your goals, sharing references or recommendations would be appreciated. Thank you for considering the role, feel free to reach out with questions. We're here to help and wish you continued career success, whether with us or in your current path. Kind Regards, Michael Brown Senior Associate Job Type: Full-time Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to commute/relocate: Metairie, LA: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required) Application Question(s): Tailor your profile to job requirements, highlight relevant skills and experience, and upload your resume to increase your chances of being shortlisted. Please apply only if you hold a Green Card or are a U.S. Citizen Experience: Mechanical Project Engineer: 5 years (Required) Ability to read and develop P&IDs using CAD: 4 years (Required) Cost Estimation/Scheduling for Construction: 4 years (Required) Industrial consulting/ Industrial in-plant Project Engineer: 5 years (Required) Ability to run cost control/forecasting for projects: 2 years (Required) MS Project or Primavera: 4 years (Required) Work Location: In person