I&E Engineering Specialist, Senior

Audubon is currently seeking a I&E Engineering, Senior to join our team in our Metairie, LA Office. The I&E Engineering Specialist, Senior will perform instrument and electrical engineering assignments associated with designing equipment, components, structures or systems. 

 

PRIMARY 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. 

• Assist in the development of internal design guidelines, specifications, and design control procedures. 

• Assess feasibility of projects by assessing materials, costs and time requirements, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering and advanced mathematics. 

• Utilize complex and repetitive calculations. 

• Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, and/or construction schedules for projects. 

• Analyze and examine different strategies, equations and applications to ensure appropriate procedures are applied and/or utilized. 

• Resolve design and development issues. 

• Manage client relationships and develop repeat business opportunities. 

• Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client provided project scope. 

• Manage and forecast man-hour