Mechancial Engineering Associate III

About the role

Audubon is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III for its Tulsa, OK office. The role involves performing mechanical engineering assignments related to designing equipment, components, structures, or systems, preparing specifications, sketches, calculations, reviewing vendor drawings, interacting with clients and vendors, ensuring HSSE compliance, conducting site and vendor visits, managing project workload and budgets, and serving as Engineer in Responsible Charge where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic to advanced level specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, 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.
• Participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs; report unsafe acts, conditions, or incidents to 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 identifying cost‑saving opportunities.
• Manage workload, budgets, and project resources, requesting assistance as necessary.
• Serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge as assigned, adhering to regulations regarding PE sealing requirements for assigned projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required; ABET‑accredited institution preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Field experience preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience preferred.
• Experience with Caesar II, NozzlePRO and/or PIPE‑FLO software 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 problems and reach goals.
• Ability to find solutions for or proactively deal 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 verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.