job summary: A Senior Mechanical Project Engineer is needed for a multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, whose areas of business include pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare products, agricultural chemicals, seeds and biotechnology products in the Luling, LA area. This role is a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer who will also act as a Project Manager in a manufacturing environment, primarily supporting crop protection and sustainable agriculture. location: Luling, Louisiana job type: Contract salary: $60 - 90 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Support diverse manufacturing and crop protection projects to maintain and improve processes.Serve as the Senior Mechanical Project Engineer and Project Manager for assigned projects.Perform complete design of complex mechanical engineering assignments, applying advanced techniques and analysis.Work under the supervision of the mechanical lead.Incorporate other disciplines (structural, instrument, electrical) to complete projects on time and on budget.Utilize company and Luling design and drafting standards.Develop preliminary project descriptions, schedules, and cost estimates.Perform engineering activities: stress analysis, construction specifications, equipment/material procurement specifications, and piping estimates.Develop conceptual layouts/cost studies to determine the most efficient approach, including feasibility assessment.Produce estimate level preliminary designs/material take-offs.Develop formal project scopes and capital request documentation.Produce detailed design calculations and sketches for materials of construction. Skills: strong project management,Creativity, self-motivation,Continuous learning,Solid communication (verbal/written), computer skills (Microsoft Suite),Proven leadership,Influence abilities,Unwavering ethics,strong commitment to safety,Excellent presentation skills, and strong virtual team skills. Education and Experience: B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (ABET certified).5+ years of relevant industrial experience. #LI-EL1 qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedEducation: Bachelors skills: MechanicalSchedulingPlanning Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.