Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has been a reliable provider of qualified engineering resources and technically innovative solutions. Keystone was founded to be an enduring company, and to provide an environment for our employees and clients to innovate, thrive, and be successful.

Keystone’s family of companies include: Milestone Project Services, SIS SILverstone, VeraPro, and Salmon & Associates

Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their individual skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and process is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered: 3D Laser Scanning, Controls & Automation, Construction Management, Design & Drafting, Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Functional Safety, Information Technology, Instrumentation, On-Site Services, Operations & Commissioning Support, Procurement, Project Management.

Keystone Engineering is currently seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our team.

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Mandeville or Metairie office 

Work Environment/Physical Demands: Office/Sedentary

Travel Requirements: Occasional site visits may be required.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate multi-discipline engineering and design activities.
• Communicate with clients and third parties regarding project scope, status, and technical interface issues.
• Provide concise, accurate project designs, allowing effective construction/installation.
• Work with other engineers, designers, construction QA/QC, and contractors.
• Manage discipline budgets when in a lead role.
• Provide guidance to other engineers.
• Check drawing and calculations.
• Visit client sites to evaluate the site, project requirements, and conditions as needed.

Requirements:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years of working experience.
• 2+ years of lead engineer experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and solution advocate.
• Attention to detail.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Experience Preferred:

• P.E. license is strongly preferred.
• Experience in hydraulics and/or pipe stress is strongly preferred.
• Previous plant facilities experience.
• Previous experience in the oil & gas industry.
• Familiarity with API 14C.