What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Mechanical Engineer position at LAPORTE?
Company overview:
Founded in 1999, Laporte Consultants is an engineering firm specialized in process, building and utilities. With more than 470 employees, Laporte provides a complete range of professional services to pharmaceutical, biotechnological, food & beverage and industrial companies. The company operates in Canada, the United States and Europe. For more information, visit our website: www.laporteconsultants.com.
Position summary:
Junior Mechanical Engineer – Raleigh, NC
Seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer based in Raleigh, NC motivated to grow and excel with the support and direction from an interdisciplinary team of engineers. Join us for a competitive salary, compensatory PTO, and comprehensive benefits. Join a supportive work environment that emphasizes team culture, empowering engineers with more responsibility, professional growth and a work-life balance. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn developing conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs, drawings and specifications for the following disciplines:
- Fire protection (performance specifications)
- Plumbing
- Mechanical and piping.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Under the direction of a Senior Engineer
- Compile and edit technical documents and proposals
- Perform technical calculations with support from senior engineers
- Complete deliverables within the agreed scope, timelines and budget
- Possess business writing expertise with excellent written and oral communication skills
- Comfortable working in a multi-discipline setting, with ability to coordinate and communicate with each discipline
- Evaluate and select equipment, technologies and suppliers
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
- 0-3 years’ experience
- Knowledge of mechanical codes and standards including ASHRAE, ACGIH and NFPA
- Familiarity with ISPE and HACCP requirements
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Revit
- Experience in the Pharmaceutical or Food and Beverage industry is a plus.
10-20% travel is expected for this position.
