Audubon Companies

Remote Mechanical Engineer - Part Time


PayCompetitive
LocationHouston/Texas
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: AES-3980

      Description

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

      PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

      • With supervision, prepare basic specifications for project assignments
      • Adhere to safe design practices, while focusing on identifying cost saving opportunities.
      • Under general supervision, prepare basic 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 moderately 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.
      • Manage workload, budgets and project resources, requesting assistance as necessary.
      • Serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge as assigned, and adhere to regulations regarding PE sealing requirements specific to assigned projects.

      EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

      • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
      • Bachelor’s Degree from ABET Accredited Institution preferred.
      • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
      • PE license required.
      • Field experience preferred.
      • Minimum of 4 years of 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.
      • 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.

      Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

  • About the company

      Audubon Companies is a leading provider of EPC, field, fabrication, and technical services for energy, power, and industrial markets.