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 processes 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 Baton Rouge team.

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Baton Rouge office

Work Environment/Physical Demands: Office/Sedentary

Travel Requirements : Occasional site visits required.

Essential Functions:

• Lead Engineer will coordinate and assign project scope, and manage budget schedule, status, and technical interface issues.

• Provide leadership for the mechanical engineering team and be a resource within the multi-disciplinary teams.

• Oversee engineering calculation checking, analyses, and other tasks using prescribed methods and procedures.

• Organize and lead weekly meetings with clients to update, discuss, and review project needs.

• Interface with Project Managers and clients per schedule and team demands.

• Assist with project control documentation as required, including Project design, and material/equipment procurement.

• Review or prepare specifications detailing performance requirements, design data, applicable codes/standards, and vendor drawing requirements.

  Requirements:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.

• 5+ years of experience.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

• 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:

• CAESAR II and/or Pipe-Flo knowledge preferred.

• Experience with Refineries and Chemical Plants.