Junior Pipeline Engineer – Transmission & Distribution

Burns & McDonnell (old); Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Assistant Piping Engineer to support licensed engineers in delivering world-class piping designs for a diverse set of projects, from power to healthcare. You will collaborate with project teams through design and construction, adapting piping plans to budget, design factors, and client needs.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, assisting with drawings, CAD updates, and client presentations while building fundamentals in piping engineering and

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.

Responsibilities

• Assists in piping design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects.
• Assists in designing piping components for project needs and requirements.
• Applies basic knowledge of piping engineering concepts within the chemical piping 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Piping design basics

Leadership

EIT/FE path

Education

ABET-accredited degree

FE exam / EIT

Accredited program preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM (Revit)

3D Rendering

Hydraulic analysis

HVAC analysis

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Assistant Piping Engineer to support licensed engineers in delivering world-class piping designs for a diverse set of projects, from power to healthcare. You will collaborate with project teams through design and construction, adapting piping plans to budget, design factors, and client needs.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, assisting with drawings, CAD updates, and client presentations while building fundamentals in piping engineering and