Senior Pipeline Engineer (Southeast Region)

Burns & McDonnell; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking experienced Pipeline Engineers to join our teams in Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, or Chattanooga, TN. You will oversee pipeline engineering and consulting services for clients nationwide, lead design deliverables, and mentor junior engineers across multiple disciplines.

The role involves leading project execution, coordinating with surveyors, permitting, and land teams, and supporting business development. PE license preferred; travel up to 15% is required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering & 7 years of pipeline experience; EPC project exp preferred.
• Alternate degree path with FE exam and 7 years pipeline experience; EPC exp preferred.
• Master's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with 6 years pipeline experience; EPC exp preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead in execution of engineering activities for pipeline design deliverables (plans, profiles, details, BOMs).
• Coordinate surveys, geotechnical investigations, permitting, and land acquisitions.
• Develop material/equipment specifications and support proposal/scope development.
• Lead cross-disciplinary design coordination (Pipeline Facilities, Civil/Structural, Electrical, I&C).
• Provide leadership, training, and mentoring to engineers and team members.
• Assist with business development and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Mechanical or Civil)

FE exam (Professional Engineer path)

Master's in Mechanical or Civil (optional)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ATF

Job description

Description

Our SE Region is seeking experienced Pipeline Engineers to sit in our Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, or Chattanooga, TN offices and be responsible for oversight of pipeline engineering and consulting services for clients across the US. Main responsibilities include leading others in creating pipeline design deliverables. Projects range in size and complexity from small utility distribution upgrades to large transmission projects. This position can influence the growth and success of the Pipelines group. Opportunities to advance into leadership roles are available.

Our SE Region is seeking experienced Pipeline Engineers to sit in our Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, or Chattanooga, TN offices and be responsible for oversight of pipeline engineering and consulting services for clients across the US. Main responsibilities include leading others in creating pipeline design deliverables. Projects range in size and complexity from small utility distribution upgrades to large transmission projects. This position can influence the growth and success of the Pipelines group. Opportunities to advance into leadership roles are available.

Pipeline Engineer may include full or partial responsibility for the following assignments:

• Lead in the execution of engineering activities:
• Pipeline design, including plans, profiles, details, and associated bill of materials
• Coordination to obtain survey, geotechnical investigations, permitting, and land acquisition
• Calculations for studies and reports
• Material and equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing
• Lead in preparation of proposals and scope development, including:
• Conceptual designs and execution plans
• Engineering/project cost estimates and schedules
• Lead coordination of design activities with other disciplines (Pipeline Facilities, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation and Control, etc.)
• Develop and improve processes, tools, and/or factory acceptance testing
• Provide leadership, training, and mentoring to less experienced engineers and team members
• Regularly meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel
• Provide short-term field support during construction
• Support business development and marketing initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or a related degree from an ABET-accredited program, and 7 years of pipeline engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
• Or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering Technology or related degree from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 7 years of pipeline engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
• Or Master's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering and 6 years of pipeline engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, ATF).
• Proficiency with 49 CFR Part 192 and ASME B31.8. Familiarity with 49 CFR Part 195 and ASME B31.4 is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Ability to travel.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

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-GA-Atlanta

Other Locations

US-TN-Chattanooga, US-NC-Charlotte

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 15 % of the Time

Job Hire Type

Experienced #T&D