Assistant Pipeline Engineer, Civil or Mechanical- Pipeline & Facilities (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City, MO is seeking an Assistant Piping Engineer who will assist project teams in designing piping for diverse projects across power, process, healthcare, and more. The role supports the design and construction process under supervision of a licensed PE.

Responsibilities include assisting in piping design from concept to completion, reviewing drawings, applying basic engineering concepts, collaborating with project managers, and performing field measurements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related degree.
• Or Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Civil or related Engineering Technology from an accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• ABET Accredited program strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge in standard piping engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Basic computer skills include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, and HVAC analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Engineering in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where this position is located.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the piping design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Assists in designing piping components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used piping engineering/design concepts, principles, and procedures within the chemical piping engineering services industry.
• Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers.
• Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Piping engineering basics

Verbal and written communication

Analytical/problem-solving

MS Office

Teamwork and collaboration

Leadership

Education

ABET accredited program

FE exam eligibility

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM (Revit)

3D rendering

Hydraulic analysis

HVAC analysis programs

Job description

Description

The Assistant Piping Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Assistant Piping Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting piping plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

• Assists in the piping design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Assists in designing piping components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used piping engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the chemical piping engineering services industry.
• Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers.
• Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related degree from an accredited program required.
• Or Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Civil or related Engineering Technology from an accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
• ABET Accredited program strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge in standard piping engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Basic computer skills include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, and HVAC analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Engineering

Primary Location

US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:

Yes, 10 % of the Time