Assistant Pipeline Engineer, Mechanical- Transmission & Distribution (Charlotte or Atlanta)

Burns & McDonnell; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Piping Engineer to support licensed engineers on a variety of projects in Charlotte, NC. You will assist with piping design, modify drawings, and prepare data for design and construction while adhering to codes and budgets.

The role offers hands-on experience with AutoCAD and BIM (Revit), field measurements, and client coordination. A relevant engineering degree is required, and FE/ET or EIT is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in mechanical or civil engineering or related field from an accredited program.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• FE exam completed or in progress.
• Prior internship or related consulting experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in piping design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modifies and reviews production drawings for diverse facilities (power, healthcare, education, government).
• Designs piping components per project requirements and manager guidance.
• Applies basic piping engineering concepts, codes and procedures.
• Assists with data collection, research, and updates to drawings in CAD tools.
• Supports client presentations, shop drawing reviews, and contract administration.
• Supports field inspections, measurements or calculations for clients.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related degree from an accredited program

ABET Accredited program strongly preferred

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam completed

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM (Revit)

3D Rendering Programs

Hydraulic analysis software

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.


• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.


• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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-NC-Charlotte

Other Locations US-GA-Atlanta

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

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