Lead Mechanical Engineer - Baton Rouge

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Baton Rouge, LA - On-site

Exempt

Orbital Engineering is currently seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to assist with single and multi-discipline projects in Baton Rouge, LA. The position requires demonstrated engineering and design competence, preferably in a consulting environment and experience in the petrochemical, chemical, and power generation sectors.

Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To

• Review client requests for proposals and scopes of work. Act as Orbital representative at bid walkdowns.  Prepare manhour estimates and proposals.
• Evaluate and develop piping specifications and equipment designs for heavy industrial applications (Metals, Midstream Oil & Gas, Refineries & Petrochemical and/or Utilities & Power Generation industries)
• Perform engineering studies and calculations with specific focus in pipe stress analysis and hydraulic analysis
• Prepare equipment specifications and scopes of work and provide procurement and construction support services through evaluation of equipment bid submittals, development of technical bid tabulations, vendor deliverable review and RFI dispositions.
• Complete all tasks in accordance with design and project execution procedures and guidelines, as set forth in Orbital's corporate Quality Management System.
• Provide technical support for customers and support regional business development initiatives as a technical resource.
• Review calculations, drawings, and reports produced by other engineers in the office.
• Manage progress of projects relative to established plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Contribute to company improvements in workflow, methods of work execution, and technical standards.
• Establish project design bases through interpretation of relevant industry codes & standards including ASME, API, PIP, etc.
• Supervise work of others, at times functioning as project manager, project leader, or technical consultant.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Strong mechanical aptitude of various mechanical systems
• 10-15 years of prior professional experience
• Exposure to Refineries & Petrochemical and Midstream Oil & Gas industries
• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite, Bluebeam and CAESAR

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification and ability to obtain certification in other states

Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job.  Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

This is a majority in office position with remote work availability.

Baton Rouge, LA – On-site

$150,000 - $190,000  annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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