Mechanical Engineer I | Direct Hire | $85,000–$115,000

Location: South Baton Rouge / St. Gabriel, LA
Salary: $85,000–$115,000 annually, based on experience
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Recruiter: Westaff Career Division

Advance Your Engineering Career with a Great Company!

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.

What You'll Do

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.

What We're Looking For

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.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• 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.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

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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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.