Piping Design Associate: Build & Impact Projects

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is actively seeking an Assistant Piping Engineer to support project teams across power, process, healthcare, and industrial facilities in Kansas City. You will assist from concept through design, adapting piping plans to budget constraints and client needs.

You will gain experience with piping techniques, drawings, CAD tools, and field measurements while collaborating with project managers and senior engineers. This is a full-time role with 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related) from an accredited program.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred; FE exam completed or in progress.
• Prior internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of piping engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical thinking, teamwork and problem solving abilities.
• Proficient computer skills including AutoCAD, BIM (Revit) and MS Office.
• Familiarity with engineering drawing updates and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Assists in piping design from concept through design completion.
• Reviews production drawings for various facilities (power, process, healthcare, industrial, etc.).
• Assists in designing piping components per project requirements.
• Applies piping engineering concepts within codes and procedures.
• Assists in data collection, measurements and field verifications.
• Supports shop drawing reviews and client presentations.
• Performs other duties and adheres to policies and standards.
• Assists with CAD-related updates using multiple software tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering

ABET Accredited program

FE exam completed or in progress

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM (Revit)

3D rendering

Hydraulic analysis

HVAC analysis programs

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is actively seeking an Assistant Piping Engineer to support project teams across power, process, healthcare, and industrial facilities in Kansas City. You will assist from concept through design, adapting piping plans to budget constraints and client needs.

You will gain experience with piping techniques, drawings, CAD tools, and field measurements while collaborating with project managers and senior engineers. This is a full-time role with 25% travel.