Staff Pipeline Engineer — Design & Field Execution

Burns & McDonnell; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking Staff Pipeline Engineer to design and oversee pipeline projects from concept through construction, oriented to transmission and distribution lines. The role involves adapting designs to budget and client needs within a team setting.

Key duties include design from concept to completion, CAD updates, data compilation, field inspections, and ensuring compliance with industry codes and procedures.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree with 3 years of pipeline engineering experience.
• FE exam completed with 3 years of pipeline engineering experience.
• Master’s degree with 2 years pipeline engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge in standard pipeline engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment; demonstrate critical thinking.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipeline design from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects, including but not limited to projects including pipeline projects, including transmission & distribution pipelines.
• Design pipeline components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Apply strong knowledge of commonly used pipeline engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the pipeline engineering services industry.
• Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers. Compile studies and reports. Write specifications. Assess feasibility or soundness of proposed applications when data is insufficient, or testing is advisable.
• Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
• Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of pipeline projects, including transmission & distribution pipelines.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

EIT Certification preferred

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, 3 years pipeline experience

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Civil Engineering Technology + FE + 3 years

Master’s in Mechanical or Civil Engineering + 2 years pipeline experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ATF

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking Staff Pipeline Engineer to design and oversee pipeline projects from concept through construction, oriented to transmission and distribution lines. The role involves adapting designs to budget and client needs within a team setting.

Key duties include design from concept to completion, CAD updates, data compilation, field inspections, and ensuring compliance with industry codes and procedures.