Staff Pipeline Engineer - Design & Field Projects

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement program

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Chicago is seeking a Staff Pipeline Engineer to design and modify pipeline systems from concept to final design. You will work on transmission and distribution projects, updating CAD drawings and preparing data for client presentations.

The role requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree with 3 years of pipeline experience, or an FE/ EIT and 3 years. A Master's degree with 2 years is also acceptable, with strong CAD skills and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree required with 3 years pipeline experience or FE with 3 years pipeline experience, consulting preferred.
• Master's in Mechanical/Civil with 2 years pipeline experience, consulting preferred.
• EIT/FE certification preferred; strong knowledge of pipeline engineering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipeline design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Review and modify production drawings for transmission and distribution pipelines.
• Design pipeline components per project manager requirements.
• Apply standard pipeline engineering practices and codes.
• Gather data, write specifications, and assess feasibility of proposed applications.
• Update CAD drawings and verify corrections across CAD tools.
• Prepare data for client presentations and contract administration.
• Conduct field inspections, measurements, or calculations for clients.
• Comply with company policies and standards.

Skills

Pipeline design

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

FE exam completed / EIT preferred

M.S. in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ATF

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Chicago is seeking a Staff Pipeline Engineer to design and modify pipeline systems from concept to final design. You will work on transmission and distribution projects, updating CAD drawings and preparing data for client presentations.

The role requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree with 3 years of pipeline experience, or an FE/ EIT and 3 years. A Master's degree with 2 years is also acceptable, with strong CAD skills and team collaboration.