Junior Mechanical Engineer Full Time NEW

Waldemar S. Nelson and Company (NELSON) is a multi-discipline design and project management consultancy serving a wide range of industrial, commercial, and governmental clients across the U.S.A., and at selective international sites. NELSON is a well-established firm based in New Orleans, Louisiana and an office in Houston, TX. With a staff of over 250 employees, NELSON provides professional services to its clients for projects both large and small.

NELSON offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, 401K, standard holidays, vacation/sick PTO, multiple work schedules to choose from which include half-day Fridays or every other Friday off.

www.wsnelson.com

JOB SUMMARY:

NELSON is currently looking for Mechanical Engineer with zero to five years of experience. The position will develop experience in the following areas:

• Power generation, oil and gas facilities, gas compression, pipelines, and more
• ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, B31.4 and B31.8
• Creation of P&IDs
• HAZOPs or PHAs
• Material selection
• Sizing and specifying mechanical equipment
• Working with lead engineer
• Calculation checking and other design tasks
• Conducting facility process surveys, determine bottlenecks, make recommendations to remedy the bottlenecks
• Performing basic checks like found in API RP 14C and 14E
• Creating construction scopes of work
• Working with piping designers to develop drawing deliverables and bills of materials
• Working with and coordinating other disciplines to support the project requirements
• Creating and maintaining project status reports
• Maintaining budgets and schedules

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering – required
• Registered Professional Engineer or EIT – preferred (eventual PE licensing is expected)
• Field or shop experience is an advantage
• Knowledge of appropriate software
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and writing to a diversely educated audience
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional and detail oriented
• Ability to self-direct and finish work

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home