Senior Pipeline Facilities Engineer (Southeast Region)

Burns & McDonnell; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an experienced Pipeline Facilities Engineer to lead design and engineering activities across US offices, including Atlanta, Charlotte, and Chattanooga. You will supervise project teams, develop PFDs, P&IDs, BOMs, and support across surveying, geotechnical, permitting, and field execution.

Ideal candidates hold ABET degree, 7+ years in pipeline engineering with EPC exposure, and strong knowledge of AutoCAD/MicroStation, 49 CFR Part 192, and ASME B31.8.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in Mechanical or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 7 years of pipeline engineering experience; EPC project experience preferred.
• FE exam completed; PE license preferred for advancement.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ATF; knowledge of 49 CFR Part 192 & ASME B31.8.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of pipeline facilities design including PFDs, P&IDs, details, and BOMs.
• Coordinate surveys, geotechnical investigations, permitting, and land acquisition.
• Develop proposals, scopes, cost estimates, and schedules for projects.
• Provide leadership, training, and mentoring to engineers and team members.
• Interact with clients and support business development efforts.
• Provide field support during construction as needed.
• Collaborate with Civil/Structural, Electrical, and I&C teams.

Skills

Pipeline design leadership

Strong communication

Team mentorship

Critical thinking

Travel

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Mechanical/Civil)

FE exam completed

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ATF

Job description

Description

Our SE Region is seeking experienced Pipeline Facilities Engineers to sit in our Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, or Chattanooga, TN offices and be responsible for overseeing engineering and consulting services for pipeline facilities for clients across the US. Main responsibilities include leading others in creating pipeline design deliverables. Projects range in size and complexity from district regulators to metering & regulating stations and transmission-level interconnects. Depending on applicants' experience and interests, projects could include compressor stations, gas storage facilities, and gas-upgrading equipment at Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facilities. 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 facilities design, including PFDs, P&IDs, details, and associated bill of materials

• Pipeline facility design (metering and regulating stations, storage field upgrades, and compressor stations), including plans, sections, and 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 (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

• 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

Req ID: 263729

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D