Staff Pipeline Engineer: Design Lead for Transmission

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

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell seeks a Staff Pipeline Engineer to design and oversee pipeline projects from concept to construction, across transmission and distribution networks, adapting to budget and client needs.

You will employ CAD tools, review drawings, perform field measurements, and work with project teams to ensure quality and compliance with standards. This full-time role requires ABET-certified education and relevant experience, with travel.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with 3+ years of pipeline experience.
• Alternative: FE certification with 3+ years pipeline experience; consulting preferred.
• Master's degree with 2+ years pipeline experience; consulting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipeline design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for pipeline projects (transmission & distribution).
• Design pipeline components to meet project manager requirements.
• Apply standard pipeline engineering concepts, codes, and procedures.
• Update CAD drawings and compile data for client presentations and reports.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Mechanical or Civil)

FE exam (required)

Master's degree (Mechanical or Civil)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ATF

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Burns & McDonnell seeks a Staff Pipeline Engineer to design and oversee pipeline projects from concept to construction, across transmission and distribution networks, adapting to budget and client needs.

You will employ CAD tools, review drawings, perform field measurements, and work with project teams to ensure quality and compliance with standards. This full-time role requires ABET-certified education and relevant experience, with travel.