Staff Pipeline Engineer: Design, Field Inspections & Impact

Burns & McDonnell; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Pipeline Engineer to design and develop pipeline projects from concept through design completion. You will work with project teams, update CAD drawings, and compile data for client presentations and contract administration.

The role requires ABET-accredited education, 3 years of pipeline experience (FE/ EIT preferred), and strong knowledge of pipeline engineering techniques. Occasional fieldwork and cross-functional collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of pipeline engineering experience; consulting preferred.
• Alternative: Bachelor’s in related degree with FE exam and 3 years experience; consulting preferred.
• Master’s in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with 2 years experience; consulting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of standard pipeline engineering techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipeline design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for pipeline projects.
• Design pipeline components to project needs per managers’ requirements.
• Update drawings using CAD software and verify corrections.
• Compile data for client presentations, shop drawings, and contract administration.
• Conduct field inspections, measurements, or calculations for clients.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Mechanical or Civil)

FE exam completed

EIT certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ATF

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Pipeline Engineer to design and develop pipeline projects from concept through design completion. You will work with project teams, update CAD drawings, and compile data for client presentations and contract administration.

The role requires ABET-accredited education, 3 years of pipeline experience (FE/ EIT preferred), and strong knowledge of pipeline engineering techniques. Occasional fieldwork and cross-functional collaboration are expected.