Assistant Pipeline Engineer- Transmission & Distribution (Fort Worth)

Burns & McDonnell; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an Assistant Pipeline Engineer to support piping design from concept through design completion. You will modify drawings, design piping components, and assist with client presentations and field inspections.

The role requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree (or related degree) and FE exam completion or in progress, plus strong communication and analytical skills. Internship experience is a plus, and US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree is required or FE exam completed.
• Internship or consulting experience is preferred.
• Basic piping engineering techniques and procedures are expected.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in problem solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD tools including AutoCAD and BIM.

Responsibilities

• Assist piping design from concept through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for diverse facilities.
• Assist designing piping components per project needs.
• Support client presentations, shop drawing reviews, and contract administration.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, and calculations as required.

Skills

Piping design basics

ABET engineering degree

Autodesk AutoCAD

BIM (Revit)

Hydraulic/HVAC analysis

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

GPA 3.0 preferred

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

FE exam completed or in progress

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit BIM

3D Rendering

Hydraulic analysis software

HVAC analysis tools

Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Assistant Pipeline 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 Pipeline 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's Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program.

• Or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.

• 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-TX-Fort Worth

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 263816

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