| Location | Saint Gabriel, LA |
| Salary | $85,000–$115,000 Per Year |
Location: South Baton Rouge / St. Gabriel, LA
Salary: $85,000–$115,000 annually, based on experience
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Recruiter: Westaff Career Division
Westaff's Career Division is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer I for an exciting direct-hire opportunity in the South Baton Rouge / St. Gabriel area!
If you have hands-on experience with ASME Section VIII and Section IX, pressure vessel design, and shell-and-tube heat exchangers, this could be the career opportunity you've been looking for.
Join a company offering competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to custom-designed equipment and complex fabrication projects.
As a Mechanical Engineer I, you'll play a key role in the design, fabrication, and repair of custom shell-and-tube heat exchangers and pressure vessels.
Your responsibilities will include:
Engineering Design: Perform mechanical design calculations using COMPRESS and/or RCS software to support equipment fabrication and repair.
ASME Code Compliance: Interpret and apply ASME Section VIII and Section IX requirements to ensure designs meet applicable codes and standards.
Technical Documentation: Develop bills of materials, review manufacturing drawings, and coordinate with drafting teams.
Project Collaboration: Work directly with customers, estimators, production teams, and other engineers to keep projects moving forward.
Fabrication Support: Select appropriate welding procedures and provide technical guidance throughout fabrication.
Quality Assurance: Support testing, inspection, and verification of equipment to ensure quality and performance.
Problem-Solving: Apply principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials engineering to solve technical challenges.
Customer Communication: Participate in pre-fabrication meetings, facilitate design reviews, and address engineering-related questions.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Current, working knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII and ASME Section IX.
Experience designing or fabricating shell-and-tube heat exchangers, pressure vessels, or similar custom-engineered equipment.
Strong understanding of mechanical design calculations, engineering principles, materials, and statics.
Ability to interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, and customer requirements.
Familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) tools.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using COMPRESS and/or RCS engineering software.
Hands-on experience supporting equipment fabrication or manufacturing.
Experience coordinating welding procedures and working with fabrication teams.
Background in custom-engineered industrial equipment.
Competitive Salary: $85,000–$115,000, depending on experience; negotiations for senior level.
Direct Hire: Join the employer's team as a permanent employee.
Excellent Benefits: Enjoy a competitive benefits offering.
Meaningful Engineering Work: Contribute to the design and fabrication of specialized industrial equipment.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced engineering, manufacturing, and project teams.
If you're a detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer with current ASME Section VIII and IX experience, Westaff's Career Division wants to hear from you!
Apply today to explore this direct-hire engineering opportunity in the South Baton Rouge / St. Gabriel area.
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